How long does a Akita Samoyed Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Akita (10–13 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).

Is a Akita Samoyed Mix easy to train?

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

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Akita Samoyed Mix

A Akita Samoyed mix is a cross between a Akita and a Samoyed. Most grow into large dogs of 50–100 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Samoyed, a purebred dog — SamoyedPhoto: 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.

Weight50–100 lbcan be 35–130 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Akita Samoyed Mix get?

Akita70–130 lb

The mix50–100 lb

Samoyed35–65 lb

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

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 24–28 in for the Akita and 19–23.5 in for the Samoyed.

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

Low to very high

The Akita rates very high and the Samoyed low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

High

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Akita is usually described as courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal. The Samoyed as adaptable, friendly, gentle. 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 Samoyed vs the mix

Trait	Akita	Akita Samoyed Mix	Samoyed
Weight	70–130 lb	50–100 lb	35–65 lb
Height	24–28 in	22–26 in	19–23.5 in
Lifespan	10–13 yr	11–14 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Akita Samoyed Mix

How big does a Akita Samoyed Mix get?: Most grow to 50–100 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–130 pounds.
How long does a Akita Samoyed Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Akita (10–13 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).
Does a Akita Samoyed 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 Samoyed Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Akita mixes

Other Samoyed mixes

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