Akita vs Shikoku
Compare the Akita to the Shikoku. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Shikokus.
Akita
Shikoku
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
17-21 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
35-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Shikoku
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
1600 AD
1900 AD
Akita
Shikoku
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Shikoku
Akita
Shikoku
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Shikoku
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Akita
Shikoku
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Akita
Shikoku
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Akita
Shikoku
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Akita
Shikoku
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Shikoku
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Akita
Shikoku
Akita
Shikoku
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Akita
Shikoku
