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Akita Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Akita traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Akita dog
  • API trait row: Akita
  • Weight range: 70.0-130.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: more protective, drools less, barks less

Akita traits

TraitAkita
Good with children3/5
Good with other dogs1/5
Shedding3/5
Grooming needs3/5
Drooling1/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers2/5
Playfulness3/5
Protectiveness5/5
Trainability3/5
Energy4/5
Barking2/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Akita
giant size, moderate grooming		$1,180/yr$420/yr$74/mo$2,488/yr

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