Akita vs Dogo Argentino
Compare the Akita to the Dogo Argentino. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Dogo Argentinos.
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Origin Country
Japan
Argentina
Origin Year
1600 AD
1928 AD
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Akita
Dogo Argentino
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Akita
Dogo Argentino
