Akita vs Double Doodle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Akita	Double Doodle
Origins	Japan	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	47	518
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Other Names	Great Japanese Dog, Japanese Akita, American Akita	North American Retriever, Golden Labradoodle
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 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.	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	International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$800-$1200	600-800

General Appearance - Akita vs Double Doodle

Size	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	30-70 pounds (14-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	50 pounds (23 kg)
Height	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	20-24 inches (50-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Akita vs Double Doodle

Coat	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Wiry Curly
Colors	Red Fawn White Black Brown	Black Brown Golden White Tan Cream Silver
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Akitas are heavy shedders.	Double Doodles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Akita vs Double Doodle

Temperament	Alert Dignified Friendly Responsive Courageous Docile Intelligent Vigilant Independent Faithful Willing Protective	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Social Alert Gentle Loving
Intelligent Rank	Average: Akita's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Double Doodle's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Akitas are easy to train.	Double Doodles are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Double Doodle is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Akitas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Double Doodles don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Akitas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Double Doodles are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Akitas need for social interaction is average.	Double Doodles are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal.	Average: The Double Doodle barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Akitas are one of the best watchdogs.	Double Doodles are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Akitas are extremely protective guard dogs.	Double Doodles are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Double Doodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Akitas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Double Doodles 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.	Double Doodles have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Akitas have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Double Doodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Akitas are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Double Doodles 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.	Double Doodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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.	Double Doodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting 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 Double Doodle

Stranger Friendly	Akitas are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Double Doodles are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Akitas are kid-friendly dogs.	Double Doodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Akitas are average friendly towards cats.	Double Doodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Akitas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Double Doodles are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Double Doodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Double Doodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Akitas are generally with other pets.	Double Doodles are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Akitas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Double Doodles 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Double Doodle 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Akita vs Double Doodle

Health Issues	Egészségesek Akita fajták, de vannak bizonyos egészségügyi problémáik, amelyeket rendszeresen ellenőrizned kell az állatorvossal.	Egészségesek Double Doodle fajták, de vannak bizonyos egészségügyi problémáik, amelyeket rendszeresen ellenőrizned kell az állatorvossal.
Health Problems	Bloat Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Akitas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Double Doodles are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Akitas need quite a lot of exercise.	Double Doodles need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Akitas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Double Doodles sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Double Doodle 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 Double Doodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Akita vs Double Doodle

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	3-12 puppies	2-5 puppies
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