Kishu Ken vs Hokkaido Dog
Compare the Kishu Ken to the Hokkaido Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Kishu Kens and Hokkaido Dogs.
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
11-13 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1937 AD
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High to Very High
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
Low
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
11-13 Years
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Kishu Ken
Hokkaido Dog
