Akita vs Pomeranian
Compare the Akita to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Pomeranians.
Akita
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Japan
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1500 AD
Akita
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Pomeranian
Akita
Pomeranian
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Pomeranian
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Akita
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Akita
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Akita
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Akita
Pomeranian
Akita
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Akita
Pomeranian
