Brittany vs Kishu Ken
Compare the Brittany to the Kishu Ken. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brittanys and Kishu Kens.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Kishu Ken is better suited for new owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Brittany is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Kishu Ken is easier to groom.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Kishu Ken has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Brittany | Kishu Ken |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-13 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Height | 17-20 in. | 18-21 in. |
| Weight | 30-40 lb | 30-50 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Japan |
| Origin Year | 1907 AD | 1000 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 80°F | 20°F to 70°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 30 mph | 28 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium-High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Medium |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium-High |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | High | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Brittany | Kishu Ken |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Average |
| Hunting | High | High |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Brittany | Kishu Ken |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-13 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Brittany | Kishu Ken |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black, White & Orange | Yes | No |
| Blue Roan | Yes | No |
| Liver & White | Yes | No |
| Liver Roan | Yes | No |
| Liver, White & Orange | Yes | No |
| Orange & White | Yes | No |
| Orange Roan | Yes | No |
| Red | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |