St. Bernard vs Akita Comparison – Which dog is better Alpine Mastiff or American Akita?

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Name	St. Bernard	Akita
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Japan
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	48	47
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? St. Bernard vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, St. Bernard or Akita? Is the St. Bernard bigger than the Akita breed? Is a St. Bernard smaller than an Akita?	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, St. Bernard or Akita? St. Bernard vs Akita weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 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?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Akita? Is a St. Bernard taller than an Akita?	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 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?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

St. Bernard vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, St. Bernard or Akita? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between St. Bernard and Akita?	$1500-$1800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Akita?	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

St. Bernard vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a St. Bernard or Akita smarter? Which is best? St. Bernard 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.
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Trainability St. Bernard vs Akita trainability comparison. What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Akita?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: St. Bernard or Akita?	St. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog St. Bernard or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	St. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, St. Bernard or Akita? St. Bernard vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Akita?	Sensitive: St. 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: St. Bernard vs Akita?	High: St. 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 St. Bernard vs Akita social needs comparison:	St. 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 St. Bernard vs Akita?	St. 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 St. Bernard vs Akita? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. 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

St. Bernard vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness St. Bernard vs Akita playfulness comparison:	St. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: St. Bernard vs Akita?	Low: The St. 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 St. Bernard 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 St.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
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St. Bernard vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

St. Bernard vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: St. Bernard or Akita?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	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 Is a St. Bernard more dangerous than an Akita?	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? St. Bernard vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	St. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

St. Bernard vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues St. Bernard vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: St. Bernard vs Akita?	Very healthy dog breed.	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: St. Bernard vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Akita health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: St. Bernard vs Akita?	Rare The St.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy St. Bernard vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do St. Bernard and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the St. Bernard and Akita?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	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: St. Bernard 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 cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

St. Bernard vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a St. Bernard or Akita? St. Bernard vs Akita energy level comparison:	St.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need St. Bernard vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Akita?	St.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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St. Bernard vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: St. Bernard or Akita? Does the St. Bernard breed eat more than the Akita breed?	6 to 8 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? St. Bernard vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. 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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St. Bernard vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? St. Bernard vs Akita coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original St. Bernard and Akita color? St. Bernard vs Akita color comparison:	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, St. Bernard or Akita? St. Bernard vs Akita grooming comparison:	Average: The St. 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 St. Bernard or Akita? Do St. Bernard dogs shed more than Akita dogs?	St. 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: St. Bernard 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.
Hypoallergenic St. Bernard vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	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, St. Bernard or Akita?	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between St. Bernard vs Akita?	The St. 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.

St. Bernard vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	St.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	St.	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 St. Bernard or Akita?	St.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly St. Bernard or Akita?	St.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly St. Bernard or Akita? Can a St. Bernard and an Akita be friends? Do St. Bernard dogs get along with Akita dogs?	St.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: St. Bernard vs Akita?	No St.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No St.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	St.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

St. Bernard 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: St. Bernard or Akita? Which is better for autism?	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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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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: St. Bernard vs Akita?	Not really St. 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?	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

St. Bernard vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can St. Bernard and Akita have? St. Bernard vs Akita litter size comparison:	6-8 puppies	3-12 puppies
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St. Bernard vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working 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.	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 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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