Akita vs Mastiff
Compare the Akita to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Mastiffs.
Akita
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Mastiff
Origin Country
Japan
China
Origin Year
1600 AD
-700 BC
Akita
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Mastiff
Akita
Mastiff
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Akita
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
High
Akita
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-10 Years
Akita
Mastiff
Akita
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Akita
Mastiff
