Shiba Inu and Akita 1. Size: Akita is a large dog, Shiba Inu is a medium-sized dog. 2. Features: The head is triangular, the eyes are small and round, the ears are erect and in line with the back of the neck, while Shiba Inu has a round head and a large, curly tail that is very symmetrical with the head. 3. Coat: Akita’s coat is fluffy, while Shiba Inu’s is shorter. 4. The Shiba Inu’s face is more pointed, more like a fox, with erect ears. 5. Limbs: The Akita has strong bones and more muscular hind limbs, while the Shiba Inu has straight front limbs and tense hind limbs. 6. Coat color: The Akita has three main colors of coat, red, white and tiger stripes, while the Shiba Inu has only four colors, red, bearded, white and black.
