Akita vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Akita to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Akita vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Japan
United States
Origin Year
1600 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
None
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Aggressive
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Average
None
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Sebaceous adenitis
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Akita
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black Brindle
Black Brindle
Brown
Brown
Brown Brindle
Brown Brindle
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn Brindle
Fawn Brindle
Red
Red
Red Brindle
Red Brindle
Silver
Silver
Silver Brindle
Silver Brindle
White
White
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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