Shiba Inu vs Kai Ken
Compare Shiba Inus to Kai Kens. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
25-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
-300 BC
Unspecified
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Shiba Inu
Kai Ken
