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- Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Kishu Ken: Introduction
- Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken: Overview
- Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken
- The Similarities Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken
- Size (Weight and Height) of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken
- Tolerates Being Alone: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken
- Which one drools more, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Kishu Ken
- Do Flat-Coated Retrievers shed more than Kishu Kens?
- Does the Flat-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kishu Ken?
- Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kishu Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kishu Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Kishu Ken?
- Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Kishu Ken?
- Do Flat-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Kishu Kens?
- Wanderlust Potential: Flat-Coated Retriever vs. Kishu Ken
- Are Flat-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Kishu Kens?
- How Kid-friendly are Flat-Coated Retrievers and Kishu Kens?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Kishu Ken?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kishu Ken
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken. Which One is a Better Pet?
Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Kishu Ken: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Flat-Coated Retriever and for the Kishu Ken. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Kishu Ken
Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken: Overview
Both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken are similar in size. The Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Flat-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
On the other hand, the Kishu Ken belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Flat-Coated Retriever to the Kishu Ken based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Factor | Flat-Coated Retriever | Kishu Ken |
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Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Height | 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder | 17 to 22 inches |
Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 9 to 13 years |
Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 3/5 |
General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 5/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Weight | 55 to 70 pounds | 30 to 60 pounds |
Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 11.0 years |
Average Price | $1350 | No Data |
Price Range | $1150 – $1800 | No Data |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Flat-Coated Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Kishu Ken. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Flat-Coated Retriever is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Kishu Ken is 79 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Kishu Ken is a better pet than the Flat-Coated Retriever. So, you should get the Kishu Ken!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken
Below is a list of where the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken are most different:
The Similarities Between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken
The Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken.
Flat-Coated Retrievers weigh 55 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Flat-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Kishu Kens weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Kishu Kens are 17 to 22 inches when fully grown.
Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Kishu Ken?
Flat-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Kishu Kens adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Tolerates Being Alone: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken
Flat-Coated Retrievers do not like to be left alone.
Kishu Kens can be left alone only for a short time.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Kishu Ken?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Kishu Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which one drools more, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Kishu Ken
Flat-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Kishu Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Do Flat-Coated Retrievers shed more than Kishu Kens?
Flat-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.
Kishu Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Does the Flat-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kishu Ken?
Flat-Coated Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Kishu Kens have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kishu Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
Flat-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Kishu Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Flat-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kishu Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
Flat-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.
Kishu Kens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Kishu Ken?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to groom.
Kishu Kens are moderately easy to groom.
Is the Flat-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Kishu Ken?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.
Kishu Kens are very easy to train.
Do Flat-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Kishu Kens?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Kishu Kens are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Flat-Coated Retriever vs. Kishu Ken
Flat-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Kishu Kens do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Are Flat-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Kishu Kens?
Flat-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Kishu Kens are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Flat-Coated Retrievers and Kishu Kens?
Flat-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Kishu Kens get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Flat-Coated Retriever or the Kishu Ken?
Flat-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Kishu Kens do not get along well with other dogs.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Flat-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Flat-Coated Retriever:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kishu Ken
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Kishu Ken that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Kishu Ken:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Flat-Coated Retriever and how the Kishu Ken compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Flat-Coated Retriever and of the Kishu Ken to other breeds:
Flat-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
Flat-Coated Retriever versus Border Collie Flat-Coated Retriever versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Flat-Coated Retriever versus Black Russian Terrier Flat-Coated Retriever versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Flat-Coated Retriever versus Miniature Poodle Flat-Coated Retriever versus Shichon Flat-Coated Retriever versus Westiepoo Flat-Coated Retriever versus Irish Water Spaniel Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kuvasz Flat-Coated Retriever versus Basset Hound
Kishu Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds
Kishu Ken versus American Foxhound Kishu Ken versus Affenhuahua Kishu Ken versus Akbash Kishu Ken versus Ibizan Hound Kishu Ken versus Black Russian Terrier Kishu Ken versus Patterdale Terrier Kishu Ken versus Maltipoo Kishu Ken versus Valley Bulldog Kishu Ken versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Kishu Ken versus Silky Terrier
Conclusion: Flat-Coated Retriever versus Kishu Ken. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Flat-Coated Retriever and the Kishu Ken better suits you and your family.