How long does a Akita Mastiff Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Akita (10–13 years) and the Mastiff (6–10 years).

Is a Akita Mastiff Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Akita Mastiff Mix

A Akita Mastiff mix is a cross between a Akita and a Mastiff. Most grow into giant dogs of 95–180 lb and live 8–12 years.

Akita, a purebred dog — AkitaPhoto: TsutsuiKennel, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Mastiff, a purebred dog — MastiffPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight95–180 lbcan be 70–230 lb

Height26–29 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Akita Mastiff Mix get?

Akita70–130 lb

The mix95–180 lb

Mastiff120–230 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Akita Mastiff Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 26–29 inches at the shoulder, against 24–28 in for the Akita and 27.5–30 in for the Mastiff.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Akita rates very high and the Mastiff moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to high

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Akita is usually described as courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal. The Mastiff as courageous, dignified, good-natured. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Akita vs Mastiff vs the mix

Trait	Akita	Akita Mastiff Mix	Mastiff
Weight	70–130 lb	95–180 lb	120–230 lb
Height	24–28 in	26–29 in	27.5–30 in
Lifespan	10–13 yr	8–12 yr	6–10 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Akita Mastiff Mix

How big does a Akita Mastiff Mix get?: Most grow to 95–180 pounds and 26–29 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–230 pounds.
How long does a Akita Mastiff Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–12 years, the midpoint of the Akita (10–13 years) and the Mastiff (6–10 years).
Does a Akita Mastiff Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Akita Mastiff Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.