| Loyalty Level | Very loyal, but aloof | High |
|---|---|---|
| Need for Human Attention | Medium | Yes |
| Temperament with Children | With supervision | Yes |
| Temperament with Strangers | With supervision | Yes |
| Temperament with Cats/Small Animals | High | High |
| Temperament with Other Dogs | No | Yes |
| Temperament with Children | With supervision | Yes |
| Temperament with Family | Yes | Yes |
| Current Use | Companion dog, guard | Hunting/Companion dog |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Group (FCI/AKC) | Utility | Hound |
| Country of Origin | Japan | French |
| Official Name | Akita | Basset Bleu de Gascogne |
| Primary Use (Historical) | Guard dog, hunting dog | Scent hound (scent hunting) |
| Other Names (Nickname) | Akita Inu | Basset Bleu de Gascogne |
| Eye Color | Dark | Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Coloration | Color variations | Blue (black spots) |
| Height (Male) | 61-71 cm | 34-38 cm |
| Weight (Male) | 32-59 kg | 16-18 kg |
| Height (Female) | 61-71 cm | 34-38 cm |
| Coat Type | Short/double-layered | Short |
| Lifespan | > 10 years | > 10 years |
| Weight (Female) | 32-59 kg | 16-18 kg |
| Sex (Male/Female) | 61-71 cm | 34-38 cm |
| Bite Force | Unknown | - |
| Ear Type | Erect, triangular | Dropped |
| Tail Type | Curled over the back | High |
| Yard Requirement | High | High |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment Suitability | No | No |
| Tolerance for Being Alone | Low | Low |
| Hot Weather Tolerance | Medium | Medium |
| Suitable for Novices | No | No |
| Cold Weather Tolerance | High | Medium |
| Suitable for Novices | No | No |
| Nipping Tendency | Low | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Global Intelligence Rank | Medium | Medium |
| Trainability | Low | Low |
| Daily Exercise Needs | > 2 hours a day | > 2 hours a day |
| Barking Tendency | Low | High |
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Food Cost | High | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Common Genetic Diseases | Dysplasia, heart problems | Ear problems, hip dysplasia |
| Global Price Range (Puppy) | High | Medium |
| Tendency to Obesity | Low | Medium |
| Grooming Cost | Once a week | Once a week |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Brushing Needs | Weekly | Weekly |
| Shedding Level | Yes (seasonal) | Yes |
| Bathing Needs | Medium | Medium |
| Body Odor | Low | Medium |
| Drooling | Medium | Medium |
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