Kishu Ken vs Kai Ken
Compare the Kishu Ken to the Kai Ken. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Kishu Kens and Kai Kens.
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
25-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
-1000 BC
Unspecified
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-14 Years
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Kishu Ken
Kai Ken
