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Name	Spinone Italiano	Otterhound	Akita
Origins	Italy	England	Japan
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Italian Coarsehaired Pointer Italian Griffon Italian Wire-Haired Pointer Spinone Italian Spinone	Otter Dog	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	Large Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Otterhound? Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)	66-115 pounds (30-52 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: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)	90.5 pounds (41 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita? Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita height comparison:	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	24-26 inches (60-65 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?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	25 inches (62.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$500-$600	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita intelligence:	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita trainability comparison.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Otterhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita? Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Docile Affectionate Patient Loyal Gentle	Outright Tempered Boisterous Amiable	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Otterhound dogs are less 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: Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita?	Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. 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 Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita social needs comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Otterhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Otterhound 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Spinone Italiano 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.	Otterhound 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

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita playfulness comparison:	Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Otterhound 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: Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita?	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally. 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 Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Spinone Italiano indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Otterhound 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: Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	Spinone Italiano 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita?	The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Otterhounds 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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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita health problems comparison:	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia	Joint Problems Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Otterhound 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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Life Expectancy Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Spinone Italiano, Otterhound and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 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: Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Otterhound 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.

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita? Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita energy level comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Otterhound 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 Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Otterhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Otterhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, 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? Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity. 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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Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita coat comparison:	Wiry	Rough Waterproof	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Spinone Italiano, Otterhound and Akita color?	White Brown Orange Roan	Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita? Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita grooming comparison:	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Otterhound requires 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
Shedding Level Who sheds more Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita? Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or {name3 shedding:	Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Otterhound dogs shed above average. 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: Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita 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, Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Otterhound 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 Spinone Italiano 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 Otterhound 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.

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.	Otterhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Otterhound 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 Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Otterhound 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 Spinone Italiano or Otterhound or Akita?	Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita?	Yes Spinone Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Otterhound 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 Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Otterhound 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?	Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Otterhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound 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: Spinone Italiano or Otterhound 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.
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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: Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita?	Not really Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Otterhound breed usually likes 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.

Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound 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 Spinone Italiano and Otterhound and Akita have?	4-8 puppies	4-7 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Spinone Italiano vs Otterhound vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain 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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