How long does a Pit Bull Akita Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Akita Mix

A Pit Bull Akita mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Akita. Most grow into large dogs of 55–100 lb and live 11–14 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight55–100 lbcan be 40–130 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Akita Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix55–100 lb

Akita70–130 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 24–28 in for the Akita.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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 Pit Bull rates moderate and the Akita very high; 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Akita vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Akita Mix	Akita
Weight	40–70 lb	55–100 lb	70–130 lb
Height	17–19 in	20–24 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	11–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pit Bull Akita Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Akita Mix get?: Most grow to 55–100 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–130 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Akita Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).
Does a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.