Unfortunately, the Golden Akita Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bologneses are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

United States

Italy

Golden Retriever, Akita

Bichon Frise, Maltese

Unknown

1200s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Red
Brown
Black

White

Golden Akita Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Bologneses are known for their coat length.

Straight

Curly

A Golden Akita Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bolognese can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Otitis Externa
Allergies

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

Fetch, Walk

Sniffing, Going Outside, Watching TV, Swimming, Hanging out, Playing fetch, Walking, Grooming

Golden Akita Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Bologneses are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Akita Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bolognese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Akita Retrievers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bologneses usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Golden Akita Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Bolognese is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Golden Akita Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Bolognese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 75-100 pound (34 - 45 kg) Golden Akita Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Bolognese feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Golden Akita Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Bolognese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Akita Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bolognese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Golden Akita Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Bologneses are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Golden Akita Retrievers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bologneses have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Golden Akita Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Bologneses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.