Akita vs Boxer
Compare the Akita to the Boxer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Boxers.
Akita
Boxer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
53-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Boxer
Origin Country
Japan
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1894 AD
Akita
Boxer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Boxer
Akita
Boxer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Boxer
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Akita
Boxer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Akita
Boxer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Boxer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Boxer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Boxer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Akita
Boxer
Akita
Boxer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Akita
Boxer
