Akita vs Boxer vs Rottweiler – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Akita | Boxer | Rottweiler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Japan |  Germany | Germany |
| Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 47 | 11 | 8 |
| Reviews | 2 | 1 | 5 |
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| Other Names | Great Japanese Dog, Japanese Akita, American Akita | German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer | Rottie, Rott |
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| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
| Breed Recognition | 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 Canadian Canine Registry | 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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club |
| Price | $800-$1200 | $600-$1200 | $1200-$2000 |
General Appearance - Akita vs Boxer vs Rottweiler
| Size | Large | Medium | Large Giant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg) | Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg) | Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) |
| Height | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) | Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) | Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Akita vs Boxer vs Rottweiler
| Coat | Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight | Waterproof | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Red Fawn White Black Brown | Brindle White Fawn | Mahogany Tan Rust Black |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Akitas are heavy shedders. | Boxers shed moderately. | Rottweilers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Akita vs Boxer vs Rottweiler
| Temperament | Alert Dignified Friendly Responsive Courageous Docile Intelligent Vigilant Independent Faithful Willing Protective | Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal | Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective |
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| Intelligent Rank | Average: Akita's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
| Trainability | Akitas are easy to train. | Boxers are quite easy to train. | Rottweilers are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Boxer is a playful breed. | Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Akitas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Akitas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Akitas need for social interaction is average. | Boxers need a lot of social interaction. | Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability | Akitas are one of the best watchdogs. | Boxers are one of the best watchdogs. | Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Akitas are extremely protective guard dogs. | Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Moderate The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Akitas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. | Boxers have average wanderlust potential. | Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds. |
| Prey Drive | Akitas have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Boxers 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. | Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
| Apartment Friendly | Akitas are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. |
| Adaptability | Akitas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting Dog |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Akita vs Boxer vs Rottweiler
| Stranger Friendly | Akitas are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Boxers are average friendly towards strangers. | Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Akitas are kid-friendly dogs. | Boxers are kid-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Akitas are average friendly towards cats. | Boxers are average friendly towards cats. | Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Akitas are average friendly towards other dogs. | Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not dog-friendly. |
| Office Friendly |
No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people. | Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Akitas are generally with other pets. | Boxers are generally with other pets. | Rottweilers are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Akitas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Akita vs Boxer vs Rottweiler
| Health Issues | The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Bloat Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis | Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism | Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
| Life Expectancy | 10-14 years | 10-12 years | 8-11 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Akitas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Boxers are high energy dogs. | Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Akitas need quite a lot of exercise. | Boxers need quite a lot of exercise. | Rottweilers have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Akitas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Boxers don't need too much sleep. | Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. | Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average to High. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Akita has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | 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. | The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Reproducibility - Akita vs Boxer vs Rottweiler
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 3-12 puppies | 2-10 puppies, average 6 | 8-12 puppies |
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