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Name	Akita	West Siberian Laika	Schipperke
Origins	Japan	Russia	Belgium
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	47	202	110
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Zapadno-Sibirskaia Laika	Spits Spitske Spitzke
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Which is the smallest dog, Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Large	Large Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Akita or West Siberian Laika or West Siberian Laika? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke weight comparison:	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Average: The West Siberian Laika is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke intelligence:	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.	Very smart: Schipperke is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke trainability comparison.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs are easy to train. See more.	Schipperke dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Protective Territorial Lively Aggressive Balanced	Curious Independent Agile Intelligent Confident Fearless Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: West Siberian Laika 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 West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke?	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: West Siberian Laika dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Schipperke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke social needs comparison:	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Schipperke dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Schipperke 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs 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. See more.	Schipperke dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke playfulness comparison:	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: West Siberian Laikas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Schipperke is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke?	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The West Siberian Laika rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Schipperke barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	It is not recommended to keep the West Siberian Laika breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Schipperke breed in the home.
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Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	West Siberian Laika dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Schipperke dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	West Siberian Laika dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ West Siberian Laika bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Schipperke bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The West Siberian Laika has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Schipperke has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke mouthiness comparison:	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Schipperke dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke health comparison. Which is the healthier: Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke?	The Akita 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 frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Schipperke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The West Siberian Laika should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Schipperke should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke lifespan comparison. How long do Akita, West Siberian Laika and Schipperke breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of West Siberian Laika: 15 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke?	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 West Siberian Laika can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke energy level comparison:	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	West Siberian Laika dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Schipperke dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	West Siberian Laika dogs have an average exercise need.	Schipperke dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	West Siberian Laika dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Schipperke dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The West Siberian Laika has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke coat comparison:	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Soft	Fluffy Soft Thick
Colors What are the original Akita, West Siberian Laika and Schipperke color?	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Gray White Sable Pepper Salt	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The West Siberian Laika requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Akita or West Siberian Laika or {name3 shedding:	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	West Siberian Laika dogs shed moderately. See more.	Schipperke dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke?	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The West Siberian Laika has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	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 West Siberian Laika is an average drooler. See more.	The Schipperke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	West Siberian Laika dogs are generally with other pets.	Schipperke dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Which dog is more friendly?	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	West Siberian Laika dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Schipperke dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	West Siberian Laika dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	West Siberian Laika dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Schipperke dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	West Siberian Laika dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Schipperke dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke?	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes West Siberian Laika dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Schipperke 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 West Siberian Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Schipperke 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.	West Siberian Laikas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Schipperkes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Akita or West Siberian Laika or Schipperke? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke?	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really West Siberian Laika breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Schipperke breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Akita and West Siberian Laika and Schipperke have?	3-12 puppies	6-10 puppies	3-7 puppies
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Akita vs West Siberian Laika vs Schipperke Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available

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