Differences and Similarities between the Akita and the Rottweiler.

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Akita Versus Rottweiler: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Akita and the Rottweiler? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Akita and the Rottweiler better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Akita and the Rottweiler.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Akita and the Rottweiler is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Akita and for the Rottweiler. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Akita and the Rottweiler.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Akita or the Rottweiler.

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Akita versus Rottweiler: Overview

A very important difference between the Akita and the Rottweiler is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Akita is a large-sized dog while the Rottweiler is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Akita and the Rottweiler are Working Dogs. This means both the Akita and the Rottweiler were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Akita versus Rottweiler: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Akita to the Rottweiler based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Akita and the Rottweiler

Factor Akita Rottweiler
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 1/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 8 to 11 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 2/5 4/5
Height 2 feet to 2 feet, 4 inches tall at the shoulder 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 70 to 130 pounds 85 to 130 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 9.5 years
Average Price $1760 $1740
Price Range $1150 – $2000 $1300 – $2000
Temperament Score 77.8 percent 84.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination each year until 6, thereafter every 2 years
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Cardiac Evaluation (note minimum age of 24 months as requested by ARC effective 8/1/16)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination (note minimum age of 24 months as requested by ARC effective 8/1/16)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP)
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 46 8
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 54 9

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Akita in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Rottweiler. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Akita is 56 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Rottweiler is 69 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Rottweiler is a better pet than the Akita. So, you should get the Rottweiler!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Akita and the Rottweiler so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

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    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Akita and the Rottweiler

    Below is a list of where the Akita and the Rottweiler are most different:

  • Akitas do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Rottweilers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Akitas require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Rottweilers are very easy to groom.
  • Akitas can tolerate cold weather. However, Rottweilers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • The Similarities Between the Akita and the Rottweiler

    The Akita and the Rottweiler are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Akita and the Rottweiler are most similar:

  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Akita and the Rottweiler are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Akita versus Rottweiler

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Akita and the Rottweiler.

    Akitas weigh 70 to 130 pounds when fully grown. Akitas are 2 feet to 2 feet, 4 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Rottweilers weigh 85 to 130 pounds when fully grown. Rottweilers are 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Akita versus Rottweiler

    The lifespan of Akitas is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Akitas is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Rottweilers is between 8 to 11 years. The average lifespan of Rottweilers is 9.5 years.

    Akitas live longer than Rottweilers.

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    Temperament of the Akita Versus the Rottweiler

    The Rottweiler has a better temperament than the Akita.

    This is because the temperament score for the Rottweiler is 84.7 percent while the temperament score for the Akita is 77.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 77.8 percent, the Akita has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 84.7 percent, the Rottweiler has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Akita and the Rottweiler by measuring the temperaments of 598 Akitas and 6012 Rottweilers.

    Price of Akita versus Price of Rottweiler

    The average price of the Akita puppy is $1760. The price of the Akita typically ranges from $1150 – $2000. However, the price of a Akita can be as low as $350 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 506 Akita puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Rottweiler puppy is $1740. The price of the Rottweiler typically ranges from $1300 – $2000. However, the price of the Rottweiler can be as low as $100 and as high as $4650. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 365 Rottweiler puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Akita is more expensive than the Rottweiler.

    Akita Rottweiler
    Average Price $1760 $1740
    Price Range $1150 to $2000 $1300 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Akita and Rottweiler. For different price points, the charts show how many Akita puppies or how many Rottweiler puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Akitas. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Akitas. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Rottweilers

    A breakdown of the prices of Rottweilers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Akita puppy or the Rottweiler puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

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    Adopting the Akita versus Adopting the Rottweiler

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Akitas and many Rottweilers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Akita named Mr. Moon that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Akitas like Mr. Moon on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Akitas, Rottweilers are also available for adoption. For example, Keno is a Male Rottweiler that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Rottweilers like Keno that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Akita and the Rottweiler can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Also, Oscar is an adorable Male Rottweiler on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    You can find more Akitas and Rottweilers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Akita versus the Intelligence of the Rottweiler

    Akita Rottweiler
    Intelligence Rank 54 out of 130 dog breeds 9 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Akita has an obedience intelligence rank of 54 out of 130 dog breeds. The Akita belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Akitas tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Rottweiler has an obedience intelligence rank of 9 out of 130 dog breeds. The Rottweiler belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Rottweilers tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 repetitions.

    The Rottweiler is more intelligent than the Akita.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Akita versus Popularity of Rottweiler

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Akita and the Rottweiler over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Rottweiler is more popular with dog owners than the Akita. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Rottweiler is 8 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Akita is 46 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Akita

    Popularity of Akita

    Popularity of Rottweiler

    Popularity of Rottweiler

    Year Akita Popularity Rank Rottweiler Popularity Rank
    2013 45 9
    2014 46 10
    2015 46 9
    2016 46 8
    2017 47 8
    2018 47 8
    2019 47 8
    2020 48 8

    Health Problems of Akita versus Health Problems of Rottweiler

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Akita and the Rottweiler are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Rottweiler is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Akita.

    5 health tests are recommended for Akita while 5 tests are recommended for the Rottweiler.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Akitas and in Rottweilers.

    Akita Health Problems

    Akitas are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Akita puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Akita puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Akita breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Akitas for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination each year until 6, thereafter every 2 years
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Akitas here.

    Rottweiler Health Problems

    Rottweilers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Rottweiler puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Rottweiler puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Rottweiler breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Rottweilers for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation (note minimum age of 24 months as requested by ARC effective 8/1/16)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination (note minimum age of 24 months as requested by ARC effective 8/1/16)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP)
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Rottweilers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Akitas and Rottweilers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Akita Breed is Thyroid problems.

    This is because the Akita ranks 30 out of 115 dog breeds for Thyroid problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1043 Akitas, 62 of them had Thyroid problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Akitas, and how common these diseases are in Akitas relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Thyroid problems: Rank 30 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 44 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 84 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 88 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 115 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 119 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Rottweiler Breed is Elbow problems.

    This is because the Rottweiler ranks 3 out of 144 dog breeds for Elbow problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 22339 Rottweilers, 8667 of them had Elbow problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Rottweilers, and how common these diseases are in Rottweilers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Elbow problems: Rank 3 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 3 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 14 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 27 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 37 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 45 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 47 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 47 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 77 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 121 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Akita and in Rottweiler and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Akita and the Rottweiler:

    Disease Akita Rank Rottweiler Rank
    Thyroid problems 30 out of 115 dog breeds 77 out of 115 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 44 out of 70 dog breeds 47 out of 70 dog breeds
    Patella problems 84 out of 145 dog breeds 121 out of 145 dog breeds
    Hips problems 88 out of 198 dog breeds 37 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 115 out of 182 dog breeds 14 out of 182 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 119 out of 144 dog breeds 3 out of 144 dog breeds
    Shoulder problems Not Common 3 out of 22 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 27 out of 71 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems Not Common 45 out of 49 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 47 out of 159 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Akita versus Rottweiler

    Akitas do not like to be left alone.

    Rottweilers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Akitas shed more than Rottweilers?

    Akitas shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Rottweilers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Akita or the Rottweiler

    Akitas have a very high tendency to drool.

    Rottweilers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Akita or the Rottweiler?

    Akitas require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Rottweilers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Akita Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Rottweiler?

    Akitas have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Rottweilers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Akitas Bark and Howl? What about Rottweilers?

    Akitas are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Rottweilers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Akitas Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Rottweilers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Akitas can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Rottweilers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Akita vs. Rottweiler

    Akitas have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Rottweilers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Akitas Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Rottweilers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Akitas cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Rottweilers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Akita or the Rottweiler?

    Akitas do not get along well with other dogs.

    Rottweilers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Akitas good family dogs? What about Rottweilers?

    Akitas are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Rottweilers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Akitas and Rottweilers?

    Akitas do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Rottweilers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Akita Easier to Train than the Rottweiler?

    Akitas are not easy to train.

    Rottweilers are very easy to train.

    Is the Akita Better for Apartment Owners than the Rottweiler?

    Akitas do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Rottweilers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Akita or the Rottweiler?

    Akitas are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Rottweilers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Akita

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Akita that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Akita:

  • Afador (70 percent match with Akita). Here is our comparison of the Rottweiler vs Afador.
  • Gordon Setter (71 percent match with Akita). Here is our comparison of the Rottweiler vs Gordon Setter.
  • Kuvasz (68 percent match with Akita). Here is our comparison of the Rottweiler vs Kuvasz.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Rottweiler

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Rottweiler that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Rottweiler:

  • Boxer (75 percent match with Rottweiler). Here is our comparison of the Akita vs Boxer.
  • Portuguese Pointer (74 percent match with Rottweiler). Here is our comparison of the Akita vs Portuguese Pointer.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Akita and how the Rottweiler compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Akita and of the Rottweiler to other breeds:

    Akita Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Akita versus Dachshund     Akita versus Newfoundland     Akita versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Akita versus Brussels Griffon     Akita versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Akita versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Akita versus Komondor     Akita versus King Shepherd     Akita versus Weimaraner     Akita versus Goldendoodle     Akita versus Yorkshire Terrier     Akita versus Golden Retriever     Akita versus Portuguese Pointer     Akita versus Bull Terrier     Akita versus Cesky Terrier     Akita versus King Shepherd     Akita versus Lowchen     Akita versus Airedale Terrier     Akita versus Shetland Sheepdog     Akita versus Dogo Argentino     Akita versus Bloodhound     Akita versus Leonberger     Akita versus Pekingese     Akita versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Akita versus English Springer Spaniel     

    Rottweiler Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Rottweiler versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Rottweiler versus Shihpoo     Rottweiler versus Portuguese Water Dog     Rottweiler versus Karelian Bear Dog     Rottweiler versus Cockapoo     Rottweiler versus Portuguese Pointer     Rottweiler versus Fila Brasileiro     Rottweiler versus Lancashire Heeler     Rottweiler versus Weimaraner     Rottweiler versus Scottish Terrier     Rottweiler versus Bracco Italiano     Rottweiler versus Briard     Rottweiler versus Australian Shepherd     Rottweiler versus Basenji     Rottweiler versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Rottweiler versus Affenpinscher     Rottweiler versus Plott     Rottweiler versus Bullmastiff     Rottweiler versus Shiranian     Rottweiler versus Carolina Dog     Rottweiler versus Bloodhound     Rottweiler versus Cocker Spaniel     Rottweiler versus Havanese     Rottweiler versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Rottweiler versus Cockapoo     

    Conclusion: Akita versus Rottweiler. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Akita and the Rottweiler better suits you and your family.