How Big Do Akita Dogs Get?
How would you love to adopt an Akita as your pet?
Is its size suitable for you?
Well, let’s see.
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How Big Do Akitas Get When Fully Grown
The two types of Akitas are American and Japanese Akitas, whose full adult size is as follows:
Type of Akita | Height | Weight |
American | Male: 26-28 inches | Male: 100-130 pounds |
Female: 24-26 inches | Female: 70-100 pounds | |
Japanese | Male: 25-27.5 inches | Male: 70-85 pounds |
Female: 22-25 inches | Female: 48-64 pounds |
Average Height and Weight By Age: What to Expect?
Age | Height (Inches) | Weight (Pounds) | ||
(months) | Male | Female | Male | Female |
2 | 14-15 | 12-14.5 | 18-20 | 15-18 |
3 | 15-17 | 13.5-15.5 | 29-33 | 24-30 |
4 | 17-20 | 16-19 | 40-44 | 35-40 |
5 | 20-22 | 19-21 | 48-55 | 42-49 |
6 | 22-24 | 21-23 | 60-66 | 52-55 |
9 | 24-25 | 23-24 | 68-75 | 60-70 |
12 | 25-26 | 24-25 | 79-85 | 75-79 |
At what age is an Akita fully grown?
Being large breed dogs, Akitas get close to their full adult size between 10-12 months of age but continue to add weight until their second birthday.
Factors That Can Affect the Size of an Akita
- Spaying/ Neutering: This makes dogs grow for longer periods making them taller and larger than usual.
- Genes: A dog’s parents largely affect its growth and size. As such, big parents beget big offsprings and vice versa.
- Gender: Generally, male dogs are larger than their female counterparts due to their structure and hormones
- Activity level: Exercising helps dogs maintain a healthy weight.
At What Age Do Akitas Stop Growing?
An Akita will be almost wholly developed at ten months of age and will continue to grow for 2-3 years slightly.
How to Measure your Akita’s Height?
- Let your dog standstill with its head raised.
- Put a ruler or a tape measure against the paw on the ground
- Use the ruler or tape measure to follow the dog’s legs up to their shoulder
- Your dog’s height is the value of the measurement taken from the floor to the shoulder
FAQs
Is an Akita a good family dog?
Yes. Akitas are affectionate and playful. They thoroughly enjoy their family’s companionship.
How much walking does an Akita need?
At least 2 hours of walking per day is the minimum required for Akitas.
Is an Akita a large breed?
Yes, Akitas are a large dog breed weighing up to 130 pounds.
Conclusion
If you are not limited by space, Akitas are loyal, extremely affectionate, and make a good addition to your home.
