Shiba Inu and Akita Inu are both popular pet dogs in Japan. I believe it is difficult for everyone to distinguish the difference between Akita Inu and Shiba Inu. Today, let’s follow the editor to learn about the differences between Akita Inu and Shiba Inu!

(Akita Inu)

(Shiba Inu)

Seven major differences between Akita Inu and Shiba Inu:

1. Size: Akita - standard male Akita height at the shoulders is 66.7 cm; Shiba Inu - standard male Shiba Inu height at the shoulders is 39.5 cm;

2. Hair quality: Akita - medium long hair, looks a bit fluffy; Shiba Inu - short hair, looks docile;

3. Coat color: Akita - red, white, tabby; Shiba Inu - red, black;

4. Head size and outline: Akita - large skull, slightly flat top of the skull, wide forehead, clear grooves and moderate recesses, and well-developed cheeks; Shiba Inu - round face, with relatively large facial proportions Akita dogs are much smaller;

5. Mouth: Akita - thick, with raised corners; Shiba Inu - Akita's mouth is pointed and long;

6. Tail: Akita - the hair of the tail is quite plump and large; Shiba Inu - short hair;

7. Personality: Akita - a fierce dog with a tendency to attack actively; Shiba Inu - has a gentler personality, so it is less aggressive and more aggressive. Shiba Inu rarely loses in fights;