How long does a Husky Akita Mix live?

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

Is a Husky Akita 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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Husky Akita Mix

A Husky Akita mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Akita. Most grow into large dogs of 50–95 lb and live 11–14 years.

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, 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.

Weight50–95 lbcan be 35–130 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Husky Akita Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix50–95 lb

Akita70–130 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Husky Akita 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 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky and 24–28 in for the Akita.

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 Siberian Husky rates low and the Akita very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. 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.

Husky vs Akita vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Akita Mix	Akita
Weight	35–60 lb	50–95 lb	70–130 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	22–26 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	11–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Husky Akita Mix

How big does a Husky Akita Mix get?: Most grow to 50–95 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 Husky Akita Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).
Does a Husky Akita 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 Husky Akita 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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Other Akita mixes

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