Comparison: Akita and Kintamani-Bali Dog

Akita and Kintamani-Bali Dog 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
Kintamani-Bali Dog
Photo: Eka343, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
AkitaKintamani-Bali Dog
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originJapanIndonesia
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers61–67 cm–
Weight32–45 kg13–18 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
  • Rectangular body, wedge-shaped head, pricked ears and a sickle tail
  • Double coat with a long-haired "badong" ruff and "bulu gumba" at the withers
  • White, black, fawn and brindle; white with biscuit-coloured ear edges
CoatDense double coat, short; red, white, brindle.Double coat: short soft undercoat and medium-length harsh outer coat, longer around neck and withers; white, black, fawn and brindle.
PurposeA Japanese dog from Akita Prefecture, originally used to hunt bear and deer; a national treasure of Japan.Indonesia's national breed from Kintamani, Bali; a household and companion dog.

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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.