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

Giant Schnauzer has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Unfortunately, the Akita Inu is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Giant Schnauzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Dominant
Kind
Powerful
Intelligent
Loyal
Strong
Willed

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

Giant Schnauzers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Japan

Germany

Northern Spitz

great dane, bouvier des flandres

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

middle ages

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brindle
White
Silver
Fawn
Red
Black
Brown

Pied
Silver
Gray
Black

Akita Inus have medium-length coats.

Giant Schnauzers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wiry

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 Giant Schnauzer 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.

Akita Inus are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Giant Schnauzers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Akita Inu breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Giant Schnauzers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Cobalamin Malabsorption

Elbow Dysplasia
Pemphigus
Sebaceous Adenitis

Chronic Anemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis

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

Eye
Hip
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Giant Schnauzers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Giant Schnauzers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Giant Schnauzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Giant Schnauzer minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

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

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

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

Walking, Cuddling, Smelling, Walks, Jumping, Running, Go to Park, Walk, Run, Chase, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Sniff, Training, Hiking, Swimming, Fetch, Tug-of-war

Akita Inus are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Giant Schnauzers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Giant Schnauzer, it's at least 12 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 Giant Schnauzers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Akita Inu has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Giant Schnauzer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

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

Giant Schnauzer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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 Giant Schnauzer 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.

Giant Schnauzers are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Giant Schnauzers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly.

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

Giant Schnauzers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.