Confused Between Shiba Inu and Akita Inu? "Expression Pack" Shows Anger!
In recent years, due to the popularity of Shiba Inu, more and more people like Shiba Inu. However, Shiba Inu and Akita Inu look very similar, so many people can't distinguish between them. Shiba Inu is very angry!
This is an Akita Inu.
This is a Shiba Inu.
Height and body type
First, look at the height of Shiba Inu and Akita Inu. Shiba Inu's height is generally between 36-41cm, while Akita Inu's height is between 58-70cm. Just from the appearance, it's easy to distinguish Shiba Inu and Akita Inu, because Shiba Inu has short legs and looks like ‘high-quality handsome’ and ‘loser’ next to Akita Inu.
Fur color
Second, distinguish them by their fur color. Shiba Inu's fur colors are red, black, white, and sesame, while Akita Inu's fur color is more diverse, including white, with patterns and spots, which is more than Shiba Inu’s fur color.
Personality
Third, distinguish them by their personality. Shiba Inu is very lively and playful, but has an independent nature and is reserved towards strangers; while Akita Inu was originally bred as a hunting dog, and its personality is more stable, but it’s more aggressive.
Head
Fourth, distinguish Shiba Inu from its head details. Shiba Inu's head is round, with elliptical eyes and a slender mouth; while Akita Inu’s head is triangular, with larger and rounder eyes and a thicker mouth.
Legs
Fifth, you can distinguish Shiba Inu and Akita Inu from their legs. Shiba Inu’s front legs are straight, and its back legs are tense, with round and compact paw pads and thick pads. The front paws have a wolf’s paw; while Akita Inu’s back legs have more muscles, but from the side, the front paws are not straight, and the front and back paws are similar to cat paws, without wolf paws. You should feed them pet calcium regularly, which can strengthen the bones.
Fur texture
Finally, if you touch a Shiba Inu and Akita Inu’s fur, you can easily distinguish them. Shiba Inu’s fur is dense and short, with a rough touch; while Akita Inu’s fur is loose and long, with a soft touch.
Conclusion:Can you distinguish Akita Inu and Shiba Inu?
