Kai Ken vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Kai Ken to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Kai Kens and Japanese Spitz.
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
25-55 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
Unspecified
1950 AD
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Kai Ken
Japanese Spitz
