The Akita and Shiba Inu have different appearances

The Akita has a large, broad head and a bear-like expression on its face. The Akita looks huge, powerful, alert, and has a strong frame. It has a broad head with a blunt triangular shape, a deep-set muzzle, small eyes, and upright ears forming a straight line with the nape of the neck. It has a double coat, with the inner coat being thicker, softer, denser and shorter than the outer coat, which is upright, rough and somewhat flaring outward. The color of the coat is striking and clear, the spots are harmonious, and white hair or hair with markings and spots is accepted.
The overall body size of the Shiba Inu is smaller than that of the Japanese Akita Inu. Simply put, the Shiba Inu is like a smaller version of the Akita Inu. The Shiba Inu is medium in size, muscular, very well developed, and has a natural and simple style. Its small body is agile and active, and the small triangular ears on its head are slightly tilted forward and upright. The ovals of the eyes are slightly smaller, and the ends of the eyes are slightly upward. The muzzle is tapered, the back is flat and short, and the tail is thickly furred and sickle-shaped, usually rolled to the back. The Shiba Inu's coat is short and thick, with a very dense double layer of hair. The upper layer is hard hair, the lower layer is soft hair, and the tail hair is slightly longer. The coat color is mainly brown, yellowish brown, brown, and also black with white background or yellow background.

Akita Inu and Shiba Inu have different personalities

Akita Inu are calm, docile, affectionate and calm in personality. It has keen senses, strong body, bravery and is easy to train. Moreover, it is extremely emotional and is always loyal to its master. It belongs to the pointed-beaked dog category, has great strength and is very strong. It is one of the breeds that likes sports very much. In Japan, it is used as a fire alarm dog. Around the world, it has now become a part of the family dog ​​and is loved by many people.
The Shiba Inu has a high level of alertness and is accustomed to standing alertly at high places and looking down. It has an alert and independent personality. They sometimes keep a distance from people and are even a little cold. They are quite self-centered dogs. Although the Shiba Inu is a small dog, it has a strong body and light and agile movements. The powerful and mighty temperament he exudes is innate. The Shiba Inu's eyes are bright and firm, and it can look straight ahead without fear in the face of danger. Whether stationary or running, the Shiba Inu is always focused and never looks left or right. The Shiba Inu does not become neurotic because of its bravery and agility. Most of the time, it is lively, friendly, cheerful and even a little naughty. It can not only make its owner happy in a timely manner, but also show absolute loyalty and obedience when the owner needs it.

Shape differences between Akita and Shiba Inu

1. Size: The standard shoulder height of a male Akita is 66.7 cm; the standard shoulder height of a male Shiba Inu is 39.5 cm.
2. Hair quality: Akita has medium-long hair and looks a bit fluffy; Shiba Inu has short hair and looks docile.
3. Coat color: Akita has red, white and tabby colors; Shiba Inu has red and black colors. ​
4. Head size outline: Akita’s skull is large, The top of the skull is slightly flat, the forehead is wide, there are clear grooves and moderate recesses, and the cheeks are quite developed; the Shiba Inu has a round face, and the proportion of the face is much smaller than that of the Akita Inu.
5. Mouth: Akita’s mouth is thick and the corners of the mouth are raised; proportionally speaking, Shiba Inu’s mouth is pointed and longer than Akita Inu’s.
6. Tail: The Akita’s tail is quite plump; the Shiba Inu’s tail is short-haired.