Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Comparison – Which dog is better American Akita or Suomenlapinkoira?

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Name	Akita	Finnish Lapphund
Origins	Japan	Finland
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Akita and Finnish Lapphund. What other names are these breeds known by?	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Akita and a Finnish Lapphund. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Akita and a Finnish Lapphund. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)
Height Which is taller, Akita or Finnish Lapphund? Is an Akita taller than a Finnish Lapphund?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)

Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Akita and a Finnish Lapphund. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Akita or Finnish Lapphund?	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.

Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? 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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare training requirements.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare alertness levels.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare territorial behaviors.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Akita and a Finnish Lapphund. How do their temperaments differ?	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Akita vs Finnish Lapphund?	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: Akita vs Finnish Lapphund?	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Akita vs Finnish Lapphund social needs comparison:	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Lapphund?	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Akita vs Finnish Lapphund? Which can be better for hunting?	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud 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 a Finnish Lapphund? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
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Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

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

Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare average lifespans.	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? 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 Finnish Lapphund 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 a Finnish Lapphund. Which breed is healthier?	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Finnish Lapphunds 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 Finnish Lapphund?	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs Finnish Lapphund health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	No data available

Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Akita and Finnish Lapphund? Compare breed colors.	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? 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 Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Akita and a Finnish Lapphund? Compare fur types.	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Fluffy
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Akita or Finnish Lapphund? Do Akita dogs shed more than Finnish Lapphund dogs?	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Akita vs Finnish Lapphund Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? Compare kid-friendliness.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Akita or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is more friendly?	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most 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 Finnish Lapphund?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Akita or Finnish Lapphund? Can an Akita and a Finnish Lapphund be friends? Do Akita dogs get along with Finnish Lapphund dogs?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Akita vs Finnish Lapphund?	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Finnish Lapphund 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.	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Akita vs Finnish Lapphund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? 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 a Finnish Lapphund? 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 a Finnish Lapphund? 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 a Finnish Lapphund? 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 a Finnish Lapphund? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Akita or a Finnish Lapphund? 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 Finnish Lapphund. 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 Finnish Lapphund Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Akita and Finnish Lapphund. Which has larger litters?	3-12 puppies	2-9 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Akita and Finnish Lapphund breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Akita and Finnish Lapphund. 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 Finnish Lapphund Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Akita and Finnish Lapphund. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Akita and Finnish Lapphund. Which groups are they in?	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 Watchdogs and Herders section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Akita and Finnish Lapphund. 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	No data available

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