Akita vs Alaskan Husky Comparison – Which dog is better American Akita or Husky?

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Name	Akita	Alaskan Husky
Origins	Japan	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Akita and Alaskan Husky. What other names are these breeds known by?	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Husky
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Akita and an Alaskan Husky. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Akita and an Alaskan Husky. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Akita or Alaskan Husky? Is an Akita taller than an Alaskan Husky?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Akita and an Alaskan Husky. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1200	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Akita or Alaskan Husky?	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	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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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare training requirements.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare alertness levels.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare territorial behaviors.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Akita vs Alaskan Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Akita and an Alaskan Husky. How do their temperaments differ?	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Akita vs Alaskan Husky?	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Akita vs Alaskan Husky?	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Akita vs Alaskan Husky social needs comparison:	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Akita vs Alaskan Husky?	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Alaskan 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? What's the difference between Akita vs Alaskan Husky? Which can be better for hunting?	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.
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Akita vs Alaskan Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare adaptability levels.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Akita or Alaskan Husky?	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.

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare biting tendencies.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare average lifespans.	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare climate tolerances.	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 Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Akita and an Alaskan Husky. Which breed is healthier?	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Akita vs Alaskan Husky?	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Akita vs Alaskan Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs Alaskan Husky health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare activity levels.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Akita vs Alaskan Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Akita or Alaskan Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Akita or Alaskan Husky?	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Akita vs Alaskan Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare obesity risks.	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 Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Akita and Alaskan Husky? Compare breed colors.	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Gray White Blonde Orange
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare drooling amounts.	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 Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Akita and an Alaskan Husky? Compare fur types.	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Akita or Alaskan Husky? Do Akita dogs shed more than Alaskan Husky dogs?	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare kid-friendliness.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Akita or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Akita or Alaskan Husky?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Akita or Alaskan Husky? Can an Akita and an Alaskan Husky be friends? Do Akita dogs get along with Alaskan Husky dogs?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Akita vs Alaskan Husky?	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.

Akita vs Alaskan Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare therapy capabilities.	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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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Akita or an Alaskan Husky? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Akita and Alaskan Husky. Which has stronger military background?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Akita and Alaskan Husky. Which has larger litters?	3-12 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Akita and Alaskan Husky breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Akita and Alaskan Husky. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Akita vs Alaskan Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Akita and Alaskan Husky. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Akita and Alaskan Husky. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Akita and Alaskan Husky. Which is more widely recognized?	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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