Akita vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Akita to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Japanese Spitz.
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
1600 AD
1950 AD
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Akita
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Akita
Japanese Spitz
