Kai Ken vs Shikoku
Compare the Kai Ken to the Shikoku. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Kai Kens and Shikokus.
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
17-21 Inches
Weight
25-55 Pounds
35-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
Unspecified
1900 AD
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Kai Ken
Shikoku
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Kai Ken
Shikoku