Akita Inu has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Basset Hound tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Alert
Dignified
Friendly
Responsive
Courageous
Docile
Intelligent
Vigilant
Independent
Faithful
Willing
Protective

Affectionate
Friendly
Sweet
Tempered
Devoted
Gentle
Tenacious

Akita Inus shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Basset Hounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose an Akita Inu if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid Basset Hounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Northern Spitz

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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

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

1600s

1500s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Brindle
White
Silver
Fawn
Red
Black
Brown

Pied
Black
White
Red
Brown

Akita Inus have medium-length coats.

Basset Hounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

An Akita Inu can have a litter of 10-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Basset Hound can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Von Willebrand's Disease
Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Gastric Torsion
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Thrombopathia

Elbow Dysplasia
Pemphigus
Sebaceous Adenitis

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Glaucoma

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Blood
Skeletal
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Akita Inus' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Basset Hounds are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Akita Inus require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Basset Hounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Akita Inus sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Basset Hounds are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Akita Inu excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

Basset Hound drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Akita Inus are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Basset Hounds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Akita Inu dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Basset Hound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

Run, Frisbee, Chase, Sniff, Swim, Play, Walk, Fetch, Walking, Tug-of-war, Running, Training, Listen to me, Belly rubs

Playing outside, Cuddling, Car rides, Treats, Nap, Sniffing, Petting, Sniffin, Pattoll, Patrolling, Dog watching, Howling, Getting pets, Sniffing things, Go to Park, Walk, Catch treats, Nose work, Brushing, Eating Snacks, Sniff, Cuddle, Sleep, Walking, Meeting dogs, Meeting people, Kissing, Run, Fetch, High Five

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Akita Inu, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Basset Hound, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Akita Inus usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Basset Hounds usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an Akita Inu is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Basset Hound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Akita Inu is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Basset Hound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Akita Inus are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Basset Hound is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Akita Inus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Basset Hound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Akita Inus are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Basset Hounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Akita Inus are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Basset Hounds are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Akita Inus are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Basset Hounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Akita Inus are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Basset Hounds are highly friendly around strangers.

Akita Inus have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Basset Hounds are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Akita Inus are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Basset Hounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.