Comparison: Akita and Siberian Husky

Akita and Siberian Husky are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Akita
Photo: Jon Cano, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Siberian Husky
Photo: Evgenia Deviash, CC BY 3.0, source
AkitaSiberian Husky
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originJapanUnited States
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers61–67 cm51–60 cm
Weight32–45 kg16–27 kg
Life span10–13 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Large dog with a broad head and small eyes
  • Tightly curled tail over the back
  • Dense double coat in several colours
  • Blue or odd-coloured eyes and a facial mask pattern
  • Double dense coat, erect triangular ears
  • Sickle tail carried over the back
CoatDense double coat, short; red, white, brindle.Dense double coat, medium length, all colours.
PurposeA Japanese dog from Akita Prefecture, originally used to hunt bear and deer; a national treasure of Japan.Chukchi people in Siberia bred it for pulling light sleds long distances on little food.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.