Dutch Shepherd vs Akita Shepherd
Compare Dutch Shepherds to Akita Shepherds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
50-70 Pounds
75-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Origin Country
Belgium
Unspecified
Origin Year
1898 AD
Unspecified
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Very High
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Very High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Wooly
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Medium
Dutch Shepherd
Akita Shepherd
