King Shepherd vs Akita Comparison – Which dog is better King Shepherd Dog or American Akita?

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Name	King Shepherd	Akita
Origins	United States	Japan
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for King Shepherd and Akita. What other names are these breeds known by?	King Shepherd Dog	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a King Shepherd and an Akita. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Cross Breed	Purebred

King Shepherd vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Giant	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a King Shepherd and an Akita. Which breed is heavier?	90-150 pounds (41-69 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?	120 pounds (55 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, King Shepherd or Akita? Is a King Shepherd taller than an Akita?	25-29 inches (64-74 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?	27 inches (69 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

King Shepherd vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a King Shepherd and an Akita. Which breed costs more?	$1500-$2500	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, King Shepherd or Akita?	Frequent: The King Shepherd is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

King Shepherd vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a King Shepherd or an Akita? 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.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare training requirements.	King Shepherd dogs are hard to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare alertness levels.	King Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare territorial behaviors.	King Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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King Shepherd vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a King Shepherd and an Akita. How do their temperaments differ?	Loving Protective Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Gentle	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between King Shepherd 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: King Shepherd vs Akita?	High: King Shepherd 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 King Shepherd vs Akita social needs comparison:	King Shepherd dogs are a social breed. 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 King Shepherd vs Akita?	King Shepherd 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? What's the difference between King Shepherd vs Akita? Which can be better for hunting?	King Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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

King Shepherd vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The King Shepherd rarely barks. 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 King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: King Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. 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 King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the King Shepherd breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
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King Shepherd vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: King Shepherd 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: King Shepherd or Akita?	King Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

King Shepherd vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The King Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare mouthing behaviors.	King Shepherd dogs have a higher than 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 King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 King Shepherd bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

King Shepherd vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare average lifespans.	9-13 years The average lifespan of King Shepherd: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The King Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a King Shepherd and an Akita. Which breed is healthier?	King Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	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: King Shepherd vs Akita?	Frequent The King Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) 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: King Shepherd vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? King Shepherd vs Akita health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis

King Shepherd vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare activity levels.	King Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need King Shepherd vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: King Shepherd or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	King Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: King Shepherd or Akita?	King Shepherd 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.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

King Shepherd vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the King Shepherd'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.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare daily food needs.	8 to 10 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

King Shepherd vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for King Shepherd and Akita? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Cream White Sable	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The King Shepherd doesn't require a lot of 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 King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare drooling amounts.	The King Shepherd is an average drooler. 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 King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The King Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a King Shepherd and an Akita? Compare fur types.	Fluffy Thick Weather-resistant	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a King Shepherd or an Akita? 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.	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 King Shepherd or Akita? Do King Shepherd dogs shed more than Akita dogs?	King Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

King Shepherd vs Akita Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare kid-friendliness.	King Shepherd dogs are 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?	King Shepherd dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly King Shepherd or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	King Shepherd 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
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly King Shepherd or Akita?	King Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly King Shepherd or Akita? Can a King Shepherd and an Akita be friends? Do King Shepherd dogs get along with Akita dogs?	King Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: King Shepherd vs Akita?	No King Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 King Shepherd 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?	King Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

King Shepherd vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a King Shepherd or an Akita? 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: a King Shepherd or an Akita? 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: a King Shepherd or an Akita? 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: a King Shepherd or an Akita? 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: a King Shepherd or an Akita? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really King Shepherd 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.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a King Shepherd 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 King Shepherd 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.

King Shepherd vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between King Shepherd and Akita. Which has larger litters?	6-10 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between King Shepherd and Akita breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between King Shepherd 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.

King Shepherd vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of King Shepherd and Akita. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of King Shepherd and Akita. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	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 King Shepherd and Akita. Which is more widely recognized?	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Rare Breed Association	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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