Akita vs Keeshond
Compare the Akita to the Keeshond. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Keeshonden.
Akita
Keeshond
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
17-18 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Keeshond
Origin Country
Japan
Netherlands
Origin Year
1600 AD
1400 AD
Akita
Keeshond
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Keeshond
Akita
Keeshond
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
-15-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Keeshond
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Akita
Keeshond
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Akita
Keeshond
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Keeshond
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Akita
Keeshond
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Keeshond
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Akita
Keeshond
Akita
Keeshond
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Akita
Keeshond
