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American Bullies may have a rough-and-tough name, but they rarely live up to it. This loyal and brave breed loves being active and spending time with family. However, they won’t hesitate to bust out their inner bully when necessary. Full-grown, they typically weigh 40-60 pounds and stand 20-28 inches tall.

American Bullys are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. The American Bully makes great guard dogs, but they're also gentle family companions. These dogs are usually good with kids if they are socialized and trained at a young age. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

The American Bully may have been built for mass, but they're also incredibly athletic. They require exercise such as a long walk, jog, or backyard playtime on a daily basis. These dogs build up physical and mental stress if they don’t get enough exercise, so keeping them active is important to avoid having an unhappy, destructive pup. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The American Bully's coat is short, smooth, and stiff to the touch. They come in a variety of colors, such as fawn, chocolate, black, red, and brindle. Because their coats are short, American Bullies are easy to groom. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

American Bullys are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. American Bullies also love being active and need plenty of space to play. They prefer warmer climates where they can soak up the sun, but if you live in a colder climate or keep your pup inside most of the day, make sure it has enough playtime and exercise to get its energy out. 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.