Comparison: Akita and Hokkaido

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

	Akita	Hokkaido
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Japan	Japan
Category	Large	Medium
Height at withers	61–67 cm	–
Weight	32–45 kg	–
Life span	10–13 years	–
Recognition features	Large dog with a broad head and small eyes Tightly curled tail over the back Dense double coat in several colours	Medium-sized, sturdy dog with strongly marked sexual dimorphism Small triangular pricked ears and a tightly curled or sickle tail Colours: sesame, brindle, red, black, black-and-tan, white
Coat	Dense double coat, short; red, white, brindle.	Harsh straight outer coat and soft dense undercoat; sesame, brindle, red, black, black-and-tan or white.
Purpose	A Japanese dog from Akita Prefecture, originally used to hunt bear and deer; a national treasure of Japan.	Japanese hunting dog historically used by the Ainu on bear and other game; today also a companion.

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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.