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Size and lifespan
- Size
- AkitaLarge
- Typical adult height
- Akita61–71 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Akita31–59 kg
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- AkitaVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- AkitaLively
- Grooming
- AkitaAbout once a week
- Shedding
- AkitaTends to shed a lot
- Training
- AkitaCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- AkitaTends to be quiet
Home life
- Home
- AkitaUsually needs a roomy home
- Time alone
- AkitaUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- AkitaBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- AkitaUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- AkitaCan be selective about other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- AkitaOften has a strong instinct to chase small animals
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.