Akita vs Pug
Compare the Akita to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Pugs.
Akita
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Pug
Origin Country
Japan
China
Origin Year
1600 AD
-206 BC
Akita
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Pug
Akita
Pug
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
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Akita
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
None
Akita
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Pug
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Pug
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Akita
Pug
Akita
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Akita
Pug
