Kishu Ken vs Shikoku
Compare the Kishu Ken to the Shikoku. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Kishu Kens and Shikokus.
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
17-21 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
35-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1900 AD
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Apartment
No
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
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Kishu Ken
Shikoku
