Akita vs Kangal Dog

Compare the Akita to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Kangal Dogs.

Akita vs Kangal Dog
Akita
Kangal Dog
Akita
Kangal Dog
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General Details
Akita
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Akita
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
Japan
Turkey
Origin Year
1600 AD
700 AD
Temperament
Akita
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
None
Average
Pet Friendly
None
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
None
Personality
Akita
Kangal Dog
Traits
Aggressive
Stubborn
Aggressive
Stubborn
Living Environment
Akita
Kangal Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Akita
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Akita
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Akita
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Akita
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Akita
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Akita
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Akita
Kangal Dog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Sebaceous adenitis
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Fatty tumors
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Akita
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Akita
Kangal Dog
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
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