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Name	Akita	Doberman Pinscher	Boxmatian
Origins	Japan	Germany	Germany Croatia
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	47	16	566
Reviews	3	3	0
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Other Names	Great Japanese Dog, Japanese Akita, American Akita	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman	Cross between the Boxer and Dalmatian dog breeds Boxemation Boxermation Boxmation
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	Designer Breed Registry Designer Canine Registry
Price	$800-$1200	$800-$1000	300-500

General Appearance - Akita vs Doberman Pinscher vs Boxmatian

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	50-90 pounds (23-41 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	70 pounds (32 kg)
Height	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	19-24 inches (48-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	22.5 inches (57 cm)

Hair & Care - Akita vs Doberman Pinscher vs Boxmatian

Coat	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Fine	Short Straight
Colors	Red Fawn White Black Brown	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black	Black White Pied
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Boxmatian requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Akitas are heavy shedders.	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.	Boxmatians shed moderately.

Characteristics - Akita vs Doberman Pinscher vs Boxmatian

Temperament	Alert Dignified Friendly Responsive Courageous Docile Intelligent Vigilant Independent Faithful Willing Protective	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient	Playful Goofy Protective Willing
Intelligent Rank	Average: Akita's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Boxmatian's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Akitas are easy to train.	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.	Boxmatians are easy to train.
Playfulness	Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Boxmatian is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Akitas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Doberman Pinschers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Boxmatians have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Akitas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Boxmatians are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Akitas need for social interaction is average.	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.	Boxmatians need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.	Average: The Boxmatian barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Akitas are one of the best watchdogs.	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.	Boxmatians are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Akitas are extremely protective guard dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Boxmatians are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boxmatian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Akitas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boxmatians have a higher than 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.	Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Boxmatian is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Akitas have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Boxmatians 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.
Apartment Friendly	Akitas are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Boxmatians are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Akitas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boxmatians adapt badly to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Akita vs Doberman Pinscher vs Boxmatian

Stranger Friendly	Akitas are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Boxmatians are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Akitas are kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Boxmatians are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Akitas are average friendly towards cats.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.	Boxmatians are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Akitas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Boxmatians are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boxmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Boxmatians are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Akitas are generally with other pets.	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.	Boxmatians do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Akitas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Boxmatians 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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 Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Boxmatian breed usually likes 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Akita vs Doberman Pinscher vs Boxmatian

Health Issues	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Bloat Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	Allergies Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	10-12 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes No
Energy Level	Akitas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Boxmatians are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Akitas need quite a lot of exercise.	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.	Boxmatians need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Akitas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Boxmatians don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Boxmatian has a low 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 Doberman Pinscher drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Boxmatian is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Akita vs Doberman Pinscher vs Boxmatian

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
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	6-10 puppies	4 to 6 puppies
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