Akitas and German Shepherds are both large, distinctive-looking dogs that are naturally protective and loyal to their families. Read on to discover more about their similarities and differences. Akita vs. German Shepherd history Akitas date back to the 1600s and are named after the Akita a province in northern Japan. The breed was originally used [...]La entrada Akita Vs German Shepherd - What's The Difference? se publicó primero en DogBuddy Blog.