Akita vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Akita to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Saint Bernards.
Akita
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Japan
Switzerland
Origin Year
1600 AD
1695 AD
Akita
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Saint Bernard
Akita
Saint Bernard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Akita
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
High
Akita
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Akita
Saint Bernard
Akita
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Akita
Saint Bernard
