Beagle vs Akita Comparison – Which dog is better English Beagle or American Akita?

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

Beagle vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Small	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Beagle and an Akita. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 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: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Beagle or Akita? Is a Beagle taller than an Akita?	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 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?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Beagle vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Beagle and an Akita. Which breed costs more?	$500-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Beagle or Akita?	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Beagle vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	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.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare training requirements.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare alertness levels.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare territorial behaviors.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Beagle vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Beagle and an Akita. How do their temperaments differ?	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Beagle vs Akita?	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: Beagle vs Akita?	High: Beagle 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.
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Social Needs Beagle vs Akita social needs comparison:	Beagle 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? What's the difference between Beagle vs Akita?	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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? What's the difference between Beagle vs Akita? Which can be better for hunting?	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Beagle vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Beagle 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
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare play drive and energy.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
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Beagle vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Beagle vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Beagle 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Beagle vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Beagle and an Akita. Which breed is healthier?	The Beagle 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Beagle vs Akita?	Average The Beagle 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Beagle vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Beagle vs Akita health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis

Beagle vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare obesity risks.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare daily food needs.	0.5 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

Beagle vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

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

Beagle vs Akita Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare kid-friendliness.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Beagle or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Beagle dogs are 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
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Beagle or Akita?	Beagle 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 Beagle or Akita? Can a Beagle and an Akita be friends? Do Beagle dogs get along with Akita dogs?	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Beagle vs Akita?	Yes Beagle 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 Beagle 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?	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Beagle vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare service capabilities.	Yes This breed makes good 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: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare therapy capabilities.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare scenting abilities.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare SAR abilities.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: a Beagle or an Akita? Compare maritime abilities.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Beagle or an Akita? 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 Beagle and Akita. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Beagle vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Beagle and Akita. Which has larger litters?	2-14 puppies, average 7	3-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Beagle and Akita breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Beagle and Akita. 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.

Beagle vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Beagle and Akita. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Beagle and Akita. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Beagle and Akita. Which is more widely recognized?	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	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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