Active
Playful
Loving
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Lively
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Aggressive

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

Bully-Tzus are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Shih Tzu and Bulldog

German Shepherd and Akita

Unknown

Mid 1900s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
White
Black

Brindle
White
Silver
Fawn
Black
Red
Brown
Sable
Gray

Bully-Tzus are known for their coat length.

Akita Shepherds have medium-length coats.

A Bully-Tzu can have a litter of 4-5 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 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.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Reverse Sneezing

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

Allergies

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

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing
Diagnostic Tests

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

Bully-Tzu has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Bully-Tzus are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Bully-Tzus are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Bully-Tzu dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bully-Tzu, it's at least 5 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 Akita Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bully-Tzus usually need at least 20 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 Akita Shepherds 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.

Bully-Tzus require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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

Akita Shepherd 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Bully-Tzu 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 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Akita Shepherd feed 2.5 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 Bully-Tzu is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Bully-Tzu is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $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 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.

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

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

Bully-Tzus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Akita Shepherd is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Bully-Tzus are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Bully-Tzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Bully-Tzus are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Bully-Tzus are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Bully-Tzus are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Bully-Tzus are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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