| Akita | Rough Collie | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 10-14 years | 10-14 years |
| Size | Large | Large |
| Weight | 70-130 lb | 50-75 lb |
| Energy | Moderate | High |
| Grooming | High | High |
| Shedding | High | Moderate |
| With kids | Not ideal for young kids | Good with kids |
The AKC's own breed standard warns that Akitas 'may be intolerant of other dogs, particularly of the same sex' — that's not a rare temperament quirk, it's written into the official standard, and it's a major reason the breed is refused or surcharged by roughly 4 in 5 home-insurance breed-restriction lists.
Most Collie owners have never heard of MDR1: the breed's own health foundation estimates that 55-70% of Collies carry this gene mutation, which means a routine dose of ivermectin, the anti-diarrheal drug loperamide (Imodium), or certain other common medications can cause seizures or death in an affected dog — every Collie owner should tell their vet the breed before any new drug is given, and get the dog DNA-tested.
Akita ·
Rough Collie
Health problems, origin and what living with each is actually like.