How long does a Poodle Akita Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).

Is a Poodle Akita Mix easy to train?

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

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Poodle Akita Mix

A Poodle Akita mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Akita. Most grow into large dogs of 55–100 lb and live 10–16 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, 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

Height21–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–16 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Poodle Akita Mix get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix55–100 lb

Akita70–130 lb

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

Height runs 21–26 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 24–28 in for the Akita.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Akita. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

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

Very high

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

Grooming

Very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. 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.

Poodle vs Akita vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Poodle Akita Mix	Akita
Weight	40–70 lb	55–100 lb	70–130 lb
Height	18–24 in	21–26 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	10–16 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Poodle Akita Mix

How big does a Poodle Akita Mix get?: Most grow to 55–100 pounds and 21–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–130 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Akita Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).
Does a Poodle Akita Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Poodle Akita Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Akita mixes

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