Akita vs Siberian Husky vs West Siberian Laika – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Akita	Siberian Husky	West Siberian Laika
Origins	Japan	Russia	Russia
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Group	Working Dogs	Sled Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	47	12	202
Reviews	2	2	0
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Other Names	Great Japanese Dog, Japanese Akita, American Akita	Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe	Zapadno-Sibirskaïa Laïka
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 1930 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs 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	No set
Price	$800-$1200	$700-$1200	$600-$800

General Appearance - Akita vs Siberian Husky vs West Siberian Laika

Size	Large	Medium	Large Medium
Weight	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Akita vs Siberian Husky vs West Siberian Laika

Coat	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Fluffy	Soft
Colors	Red Fawn White Black Brown	Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black	Sable White Gray Salt Pepper Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.	Average: The West Siberian Laika requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Akitas are heavy shedders.	Siberian Huskys shed above average.	West Siberian Laikas shed moderately.

Characteristics - Akita vs Siberian Husky vs West Siberian Laika

Temperament	Alert Dignified Friendly Responsive Courageous Docile Intelligent Vigilant Independent Faithful Willing Protective	Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent	Aggressive Lively Territorial Balanced Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Akita's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Siberian Husky's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: West Siberian Laika's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Akitas are easy to train.	Siberian Huskys are easy to train.	West Siberian Laikas are easy to train.
Playfulness	Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.	West Siberian Laikas, 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.	West Siberian Laikas 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.	Siberian Huskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	West Siberian Laikas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Akitas need for social interaction is average.	Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average.	West Siberian Laikas need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The West Siberian Laika rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Akitas are one of the best watchdogs.	Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	West Siberian Laikas are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Akitas are extremely protective guard dogs.	Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for their territory.	West Siberian Laikas are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The West Siberian Laika has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Akitas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Siberian Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	West Siberian Laikas 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.	Siberian Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	West Siberian Laikas have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Akitas have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Siberian Huskys 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.	West Siberian Laikas 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.	Siberian Huskys are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	West Siberian Laikas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Akitas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	West Siberian Laikas adapt well 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.	West Siberian Laikas 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Akita vs Siberian Husky vs West Siberian Laika

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

Health Factors - Akita vs Siberian Husky vs West Siberian Laika

Health Issues	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	West Siberian Laikas tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Bloat Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis	Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	12-14 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Akitas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs.	West Siberian Laikas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Akitas need quite a lot of exercise.	Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise.	West Siberian Laikas have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Akitas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Siberian Huskys don't need too much sleep.	West Siberian Laikas 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.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The West Siberian Laika can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The West Siberian Laika 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 Siberian Husky is an average drooler.	The West Siberian Laika is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Akita vs Siberian Husky vs West Siberian Laika

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	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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