Akita vs Eurasier
Compare the Akita to the Eurasier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Eurasiers.
Akita
Eurasier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
18-24 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
39-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Eurasier
Origin Country
Japan
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1960 AD
Akita
Eurasier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Eurasier
Akita
Eurasier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Eurasier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Akita
Eurasier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Akita
Eurasier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Eurasier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Akita
Eurasier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Eurasier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Akita
Eurasier
Akita
Eurasier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Akita
Eurasier
