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Name	Alaskan Husky	American Eskimo Dog	Akita
Origins	United States	United States Germany	Japan
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Group	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Husky	American Spitz Eskie Eskimo Spitz	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or American Eskimo Dog? Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)	Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Toy: 8 pounds (4 kg)Standard: 26.5 pounds (12 kg), Miniature: 13.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita? Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita height comparison:	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (56 cm)	Toy: 10.5 inches (26 cm)Standard: 17.5 inches (49.5 cm), Miniature: 13.5 inches (35 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The American Eskimo Dog is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita intelligence:	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	American Eskimo Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	American Eskimo Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.	American Eskimo Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita? Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive	Independent Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Friendly	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky 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.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita?	Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: American Eskimo Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita social needs comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	American Eskimo Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	American Eskimo Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	American Eskimo Dog 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.	Akita 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

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita playfulness comparison:	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.	The American Eskimo Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita?	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: American Eskimo Dog is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Akita 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 Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.	Very house-friendly dog the American Eskimo Dog breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: American Eskimo Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	American Eskimo Dog 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.

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Eskimo Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
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 Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Eskimo Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita?	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The American Eskimo Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita health problems comparison:	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Diabetes	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The American Eskimo Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Alaskan Husky, American Eskimo Dog and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of American Eskimo Dog: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita?	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The American Eskimo Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the American Eskimo Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita coat comparison:	Dense	Fluffy	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Alaskan Husky, American Eskimo Dog and Akita color?	Black Gray White Blonde Orange	White Biscuit	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita? Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita grooming comparison:	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita? Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or {name3 shedding:	Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Eskimo Dog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The American Eskimo Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	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.

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	American Eskimo Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	American Eskimo Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita 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 Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	American Eskimo Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	American Eskimo Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita?	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Eskimo Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita?	No Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes American Eskimo Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Eskimo Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.	American Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita 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: Alaskan Husky or American Eskimo Dog or Akita? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita?	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Eskimo Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like 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	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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita 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 Alaskan Husky and American Eskimo Dog and Akita have?	4-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Alaskan Husky vs American Eskimo Dog vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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

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