Kishu Ken vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Kishu Ken to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Kishu Kens and Japanese Spitz.
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-16 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1950 AD
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
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
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-16 Years
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Kishu Ken
Japanese Spitz
