How long does a Corgi Akita Mix live?

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

Is a Corgi Akita 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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Corgi Akita Mix

A Corgi Akita mix is a cross between a Corgi and a Akita. Most grow into large dogs of 45–80 lb and live 11–13 years.

Corgi, a purebred dog — CorgiPhoto: Dog breed facts, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

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

Weight45–80 lbcan be 24–130 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Corgi Akita Mix get?

Corgi24–30 lb

The mix45–80 lb

Akita70–130 lb

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

Height runs 17–20 inches at the shoulder, against 10–12 in for the Corgi and 24–28 in for the Akita. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Figures are for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the more common corgi.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

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

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

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

Corgi vs Akita vs the mix

Trait	Corgi	Corgi Akita Mix	Akita
Weight	24–30 lb	45–80 lb	70–130 lb
Height	10–12 in	17–20 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	12–13 yr	11–13 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Corgi Akita Mix

How big does a Corgi Akita Mix get?: Most grow to 45–80 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 24–130 pounds.
How long does a Corgi Akita Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Corgi (12–13 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).
Does a Corgi Akita Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Corgi Akita 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.

Other Corgi mixes

Other Akita mixes

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