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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Large

Average Lifespan: 10-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: Unknown

Activity Level: moderate

Shedding Level: high

Grooming Level: high

Trainability: moderate

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: high

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

The Akita Mix is not a purebred dog. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and understand that you can get any combination of the characteristics found in either breed.

The Akita Mix is a cross between an Akita and another dog breed. It’s important to talk to the breeder about the other parent breed in the cross and ask questions so you have an idea of what to expect in an Akita Mix puppy. They could take on traits from just one parent or any combination of traits from both of them.

Temperament

An Akita tends to be loyal, devoted, and dedicated to their families. They do tend to get along well with children, but they tend to be wary of strangers and they have a high prey drive. Although they tend to be quiet dogs, they will bark to alert you. This makes them good watchdogs. On top of that, Akitas have an instinct to guard and protect. This makes socialization and training early and often particularly important for this breed. You may be able to expect a similar temperament in your Akita Mix. However, the other dog breed in the mix could affect their temperament. At the very least, the other parent breed will introduce some other possibilities that could affect your Akita Mix’s overall personality and temperament. Asking the breeder about the other parent breed can help prepare you for all of the possibilities. Meeting the mother dog can also give you an idea of what temperament to expect in your Akita Mix puppy.