Akita vs Shar-pei
Compare the Akita to the Shar-pei. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Shar-pei.
Akita
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Japan
China
Origin Year
1600 AD
-200 BC
Akita
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Shar-Pei
Akita
Shar-Pei
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Akita
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Akita
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Akita
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Akita
Shar-Pei
Akita
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Akita
Shar-Pei
