Comparison: Akita and American Akita

Akita and American Akita are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Akita
Photo: Jon Cano, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
American Akita
Photo: Cozmo, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
AkitaAmerican Akita
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originJapanJapan
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers61–67 cm–
Weight32–45 kg–
Life span10–13 years–
Recognition features
  • Large dog with a broad head and small eyes
  • Tightly curled tail over the back
  • Dense double coat in several colours
  • Large, powerful dog with broad wedge-shaped head and small erect ears
  • Large well-furred tail carried over the back in one or two curls
  • Any colour including pinto and brindle; solid white dogs have no mask
CoatDense double coat, short; red, white, brindle.Double coat: thick, soft, dense undercoat and straight, harsh/stiff outer coat; any colour including pinto and brindle.
PurposeA Japanese dog from Akita Prefecture, originally used to hunt bear and deer; a national treasure of Japan.Large companion dog developed in the USA from Japanese Akitas; powerful and dignified.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.