Akita vs Japanese Chin
Compare the Akita to the Japanese Chin. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Japanese Chins.
Akita
Japanese Chin
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Japanese Chin
Origin Country
Japan
China
Origin Year
1600 AD
700 AD
Akita
Japanese Chin
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Japanese Chin
Akita
Japanese Chin
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Japanese Chin
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Akita
Japanese Chin
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Akita
Japanese Chin
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Japanese Chin
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Japanese Chin
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Japanese Chin
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Akita
Japanese Chin
Akita
Japanese Chin
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Akita
Japanese Chin
