Akita vs Shiba Inu
Compare the Akita to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Shiba Inus.
Akita
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
1600 AD
-300 BC
Akita
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Shiba Inu
Akita
Shiba Inu
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Akita
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Akita
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Akita
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Akita
Shiba Inu
Akita
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Akita
Shiba Inu
