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Name	Saarloos Wolfdog	Akita	Siberian Husky
Origins	Germany Netherlands	Japan	Russia
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Saarloos Wolfhound	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Which is the smallest dog, Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Akita? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky weight comparison:	79-90 pounds (36-41 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	84.5 pounds (38.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height Which is taller, Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky height comparison:	24-29.5 inches (60-75 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	24-29.5 inches (67.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1200	$700-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky trainability comparison.	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Energetic Reliable Devoted Lively Proud	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Saarloos Wolfdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky?	High: Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky social needs comparison:	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Saarloos Wolfdog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky playfulness comparison:	Average: Saarloos Wolfdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky?	Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	It is not recommended to keep the Saarloos Wolfdog breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Saarloos Wolfdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Saarloos Wolfdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Saarloos Wolfdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky mouthiness comparison:	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky?	Saarloos Wolfdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Saarloos Wolfdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Saarloos Wolfdog, Akita and Siberian Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Saarloos Wolfdog: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Saarloos Wolfdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky energy level comparison:	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky coat comparison:	Dense	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Saarloos Wolfdog, Akita and Siberian Husky color?	Black Tan Blue White Silver	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Saarloos Wolfdog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or {name3 shedding:	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky?	Medium ⏺ The Saarloos Wolfdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Saarloos Wolfdog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky?	Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky?	Yes Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Saarloos Wolfdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Saarloos Wolfdogs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Saarloos Wolfdog or Akita or Siberian Husky? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky?	Not really Saarloos Wolfdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Saarloos Wolfdog and Akita and Siberian Husky have?	4-6 puppies	3-12 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Akita vs Siberian Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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