Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Comparison – Which dog is better American Akita or Karelsk Björnhund?

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Name	Akita	Karelian Bear Dog
Origins	Japan	Finland
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Akita and Karelian Bear Dog. What other names are these breeds known by?	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Karelsk Björnhund Karjalankarhukoira KBD
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Akita and a Karelian Bear Dog. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Akita and a Karelian Bear Dog. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	44-50 pounds (20-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	47 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Akita or Karelian Bear Dog? Is an Akita taller than a Karelian Bear Dog?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	19-23 inches (48-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	21 inches (53 cm)

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Akita and a Karelian Bear Dog. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1200	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Akita or Karelian Bear Dog?	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Average: The Karelian Bear Dog is a commonly available dog breed.

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? 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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare training requirements.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare alertness levels.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare territorial behaviors.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Akita and a Karelian Bear Dog. How do their temperaments differ?	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Independent Loyal Territorial Tenacious Brave Cautious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog?	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 Karelian Bear Dog?	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Karelian Bear Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog social needs comparison:	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog?	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog? Which can be better for hunting?	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Karelian Bear Dog barks occasionally. 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 Karelian Bear Dog? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Karelian Bear Dog is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Karelian Bear Dog breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare adaptability levels.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Akita or Karelian Bear Dog?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare average lifespans.	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Karelian Bear Dog: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? 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 Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog. Which breed is healthier?	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Karelian Bear Dogs tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog?	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Irritation Dry Skin Obesity Dental Problems Pituitary Dwarfism Baldness

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? 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 Karelian Bear Dog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Akita and Karelian Bear Dog? Compare breed colors.	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black White
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Karelian Bear Dog requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? 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 Karelian Bear Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Karelian Bear Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Akita and a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare fur types.	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? 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 Karelian Bear Dog? Do Akita dogs shed more than Karelian Bear Dog dogs?	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? Compare kid-friendliness.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Akita or Karelian Bear Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Akita or Karelian Bear Dog?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Akita or Karelian Bear Dog? Can an Akita and a Karelian Bear Dog be friends? Do Akita dogs get along with Karelian Bear Dog dogs?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog?	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog 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.	Karelian Bear Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Akita vs Karelian Bear Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? 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 Karelian Bear Dog? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? 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 Karelian Bear Dog? 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 Karelian Bear Dog? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Karelian Bear Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Akita or a Karelian Bear Dog? 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 Karelian Bear Dog. 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 Karelian Bear Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Akita and Karelian Bear Dog. Which has larger litters?	3-12 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Akita and Karelian Bear Dog breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Akita and Karelian Bear Dog. 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 Karelian Bear Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Akita and Karelian Bear Dog. 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 Karelian Bear Dog. 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 Hunting Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Akita and Karelian Bear Dog. 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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