The appearance of Shiba Inu and Akita Inu are very similar and easy to confuse. You can distinguish the difference between the two from the following aspects:
1. Size: Akita (standard shoulder height of male Akita is 66.7 cm); Shiba Inu ( The standard shoulder height of a male Shiba Inu is 39.5 cm)
2. Hair quality: Akita (medium-long hair, looks a bit fluffy); Shiba Inu (short hair, looks docile)
< p>3. Coat color: Akita (red, white, tabby); Shiba Inu (red, black)4. Head shape and outline: Akita (large skull, slightly flat top of skull, wide forehead, and The face has clear grooves and moderate recesses, and the cheeks are quite developed); Shiba Inu (round face, much smaller than Akita Inu)
5. Mouth: Akita (thick, mouth corners upward); Shiba Inu (proportionally speaking, the muzzle is pointed and longer than that of Akita Inu)
6. Tail: Akita (the hair of the tail is quite plump and large); Shiba Inu (short hair).
< p> In terms of personality, Shiba Inu dogs are smarter, but they are very naughty. They like to confront and dissent their owners, and they have a strong sense of territory. Therefore, if the owner raises Shiba Inu dogs, he will need to spend a lot of energy to train them. On the other hand, Akita dogs are more energetic, brave, fearless, honest and steady. They are docile and friendly to others, always vigilant, and give people a calm and calm feeling. If they are used to look after homes and nursing homes, Akita dogs are better.