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This stunning white dog is as beautiful as their mountainous homeland. Great Pyrenees are loving, large, and in charge. They’re a gentle, family-oriented dog most of the time, but will step in to protect their “flock” if danger is near. Full-grown, they typically weigh 85-115 pounds and stand 25-32 inches tall.

Great Pyreneess are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. This breed can be a good friend to any dog, animal, child, or visitor. Great Pyrenees may be initially uncomfortable with unknown people and pets, but they become more comfortable over time, especially if they’re socialized early. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Great Pyrenees need a fair amount of daily exercise, including at least a leashed walk or playtime in a large yard. This breed is known for running away when off-leash, so make sure all play areas are fenced and secured. Many Great Pyrenees also like swimming and hiking, particularly in cold weather. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Great Pyrenees have a double coat of weather-resistant hair. Their outer coat is long, flat, and thick, with coarse hairs that are straight or slightly wavy. The undercoat is dense, fine, and wooly. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Great Pyreneess are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. The heat may irritate their skin, so they’re better suited for cold climates or indoor spaces. Great Pyrenees are big dogs that enjoy moderate amounts of activity, so they prefer homes over apartments or small spaces. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Although smaller in size and possessing less variation in color, Japanese Akitas are smart, strong, and protective like their so-called “American” relatives. These noble dogs play an important role as police partners, guard dogs, and bear hunters in their native Japan. Japanese Akitas love their family deeply but can show aggression toward those they don’t know. You will always know how they’re feeling, though, by their goofy grumbles! Full-grown, they typically weigh 55-75 pounds and stand 22-28 inches tall.

Japanese Akitas are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Like most dogs, the more exercise they get, the more well-behaved they become. These dogs can adapt to a smaller indoor setting, but they appreciate space to play. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Japanese Akitas were working dogs for hundreds of years. So, these smart dogs like to be kept mentally and physically fit. They also love being with their families, so activities you can do together will make them happy. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Japanese Akitas are smaller in size than their “American” cousins and lack the black face mask, but their coat type and care needs are similar to their relatives. The thickness of their coat changes seasonally, and that fur has to go somewhere. Regular brushing of their coarse, dense coat will help reduce excessive shedding. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Japanese Akitas are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. The happiest Japanese Akitas have a fenced-in yard to run around in. These dogs can adapt to a smaller indoor setting, but they appreciate space to play. They are can be stubborn and challenging to train.