Samoyed vs Kishu Ken
Compare the Samoyed to the Kishu Ken. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Kishu Kens.
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
18-21 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Origin Country
Russia
Japan
Origin Year
1890 AD
-1000 BC
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Samoyed
Kishu Ken
