Coton de Tulear has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Akita Inu has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Coton de Tulears are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Akita Inu is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Intelligent
Playful
Vocal

Alert
Dignified
Friendly
Responsive
Courageous
Docile
Intelligent
Vigilant
Independent
Faithful
Willing
Protective

Coton de Tulears are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Akita Inus shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Coton de Tulears are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose an Akita Inu if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Madagascar

Japan

Bichon Frise, Maltese, Havanese

Northern Spitz

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Gray
Red

Brindle
White
Silver
Fawn
Red
Black
Brown

Coton de Tulears have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Akita Inus have medium-length coats.

A Coton de Tulear can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Akita Inu can have a litter of 10-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Von Willebrand's Disease
Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Elbow Dysplasia
Pemphigus
Sebaceous Adenitis

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Coton de Tulears are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Akita Inus' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Coton de Tulear has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Akita Inu has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Coton de Tulears need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Akita Inus require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Coton de Tulears have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Akita Inus sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Coton de Tulear minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Akita Inu excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

Coton de Tulears bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Akita Inus are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

While Coton de Tulear dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Akita Inu dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Snuggling, Sniffing, Marking, Exploring, Fetch, Running, Walk, Catch treats, Play, Watching tv, Sleeping

Run, Frisbee, Chase, Sniff, Swim, Play, Walk, Fetch, Walking, Tug-of-war, Running, Training, Listen to me, Belly rubs

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Coton de Tulear, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Akita Inu, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Coton de Tulears usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Akita Inus usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Coton de Tulears have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Akita Inu has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Coton de Tulear feed 0.7 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 100-130 pound (45 - 59 kg) Akita Inu feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Coton de Tulear is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Akita Inu is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Coton de Tulear is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Akita Inu is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Coton de Tulear has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Akita Inus are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Coton de Tulears are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Akita Inus are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Coton de Tulears are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Akita Inus are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Coton de Tulears are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Akita Inus are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Coton de Tulears are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Akita Inus have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Coton de Tulears are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Akita Inus are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.