Shiba Inu vs Kishu Ken
Compare Shiba Inus to Kishu Kens. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-13 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
18-21 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
-300 BC
-1000 BC
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Apartment
Yes
No
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
Kishu Ken
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium to High
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-13 Years
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Shiba Inu
Kishu Ken
