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Japanese Akita Inu looking toward the camera, with red-and-white fur and upright ears.
Large

Akita↗

dignified / alert / aloof

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Black Standard Poodle standing on grass, with a curly clipped coat and long legs.
Large

Standard Poodle↗

A bright, athletic companion with a low-shedding coat and a love of learning.

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Everyday lifeAkitaStandard Poodle
OriginJapanFrance
SizeLargeLarge
Height25-27.5 inches (male), 22.5-25 inches (female)over 15 inches (standard)
Weight65-75 pounds (male), 55-65 pounds (female)60-70 pounds (male standard), 40-50 pounds (female standard)
Typical lifespan10-12 years10-18 years
EnergyModerateHigh
Mental stimulationModerateVery high
GroomingModerateHigh
TrainabilityVery lowVery high
BarkingModerateHigh
SheddingVery highVery low
ChildrenModerateVery high
Other dogsVery lowModerate
Apartment adaptabilityUnknownModerate
First-owner suitabilityUnknownHigh
Climate considerationsUnknownUnknown
Monthly estimate (USD)$180–$355$195–$380
Care considerationsUnder review; consult the breed sourceProfessional grooming and mental enrichment are essential; low shedding does not guarantee allergy compatibility.
SourceAKC Japanese Akitainu breed guideAKC Poodle (Standard) breed guide

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