Kai Ken vs Hokkaido Dog

Compare the Kai Ken to the Hokkaido Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Kai Kens and Hokkaido Dogs.

Kai Ken vs Hokkaido Dog
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
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General Details
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
25-55 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
Unspecified
1937 AD
Temperament
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High to Very High
Grooming Needs
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
None to Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Common Health Issues
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Cryptorchidism
Collie eye anomaly
Hypodontia
Blocked tear ducts
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Kai Ken
Hokkaido Dog
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Brindle
Brindle
Red
Red
White
White
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