Curious
Dignified
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Faithful
Vigilant
Willing

Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Devoted
Strong
Attentive
Tenacious

Akita Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Olde Staff Bulldogges are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Akita Shepherds are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Olde Staff Bulldogges make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

German Shepherd and Akita

American Staffordshire Terrier and Olde English Bulldogge

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

BBC = Backwoods Bulldog Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Mid 1900s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brindle
White
Silver
Fawn
Black
Red
Brown
Sable
Gray

Fawn
White
Brindle
Red
Black
Sable
Brown
Blue

Akita Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Olde Staff Bulldogges have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

An Akita Shepherd can have a litter of 3-12 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.

An Olde Staff Bulldogge 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.

Akita Shepherds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Olde Staff Bulldogges are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Akita Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Olde Staff Bulldogge breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Von Willebrand's Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy
Congenital Heart Defect
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Bloat
Heart Conditions

Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Pemphigus
Sebaceous Adenitis
Pannus
Perianal Fistulas
Hemophilia
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
Dna For Vwd
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Full Body Physical Examination

Hip
Elbow
Knee
Heart
Blood Work and Urine Tests

Akita Shepherds are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Olde Staff Bulldogges' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Akita Shepherd has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Olde Staff Bulldogge has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Akita Shepherds need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Olde Staff Bulldogges require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Akita Shepherds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Olde Staff Bulldogges are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Akita Shepherds are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Olde Staff Bulldogges bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Akita Shepherds 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.

Olde Staff Bulldogges 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 Akita Shepherd, it's at least 14 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 Olde Staff Bulldogge, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

The Olde Staff Bulldogge is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an Akita Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of an Olde Staff Bulldogge is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Akita Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 an Olde Staff Bulldogge is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Akita Shepherds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Olde Staff Bulldogge is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Akita Shepherds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Olde Staff Bulldogges are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Akita Shepherds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Olde Staff Bulldogges are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Olde Staff Bulldogges are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Akita Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Olde Staff Bulldogges are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Olde Staff Bulldogges are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.