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Name	Tamaskan Dog	Australian Shepherd	Akita
Origins	Finland	United States	Japan
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Group	Sled Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	288	17	47
Reviews	6	7	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Tam Tamaskan husky	Little Blue Dog Aussie	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 66-99 pounds (30-45 kg), Female: 50-84 pounds (23-38 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 67 pounds (30.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 25-28 inches (63-71 cm), Female: 24-27 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 25.5 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	Average: The Tamaskan Dog is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita trainability comparison.	Tamaskan Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	Tamaskan Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Tamaskan Dog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Agile Intelligent Obedient Sociable Tolerant	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Tamaskan Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita?	Average to High: Tamaskan Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita social needs comparison:	Tamaskan Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Tamaskan Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Tamaskan Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita playfulness comparison:	Average: Tamaskan Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita?	Low to Average: The Tamaskan Dog rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tamaskan Dog breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Tamaskan Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	Tamaskan Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tamaskan Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Tamaskan Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	Tamaskan Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita?	Tamaskan Dogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita health problems comparison:	Cancer Eye Problems Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Ear Infections Degenerative Myelopathy Cryptorchidism Renal Failure Liver Issues Heat Intolerance	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Tamaskan Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Tamaskan Dog, Australian Shepherd and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Tamaskan Dog: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Tamaskan Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita energy level comparison:	Tamaskan Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Tamaskan Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	Tamaskan Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Tamaskan Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita coat comparison:	Thick Double Coarse	Feathered	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Tamaskan Dog, Australian Shepherd and Akita color?	Black Gray Red	Black Red Blue Merle	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Tamaskan Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Tamaskan Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Tamaskan Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Tamaskan Dog is an average drooler. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Tamaskan Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Tamaskan Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	Tamaskan Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	Tamaskan Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita?	Tamaskan Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita?	Yes Tamaskan Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Tamaskan Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Tamaskan Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Tamaskan Dog or Australian Shepherd or Akita? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita?	Not really Tamaskan Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Tamaskan Dog and Australian Shepherd and Akita have?	6-10 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7	3-12 puppies
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Tamaskan Dog vs Australian Shepherd vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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