A Detailed Comparison of the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken.

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Appenzeller Sennenhunde Versus Kishu Ken: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Appenzeller Sennenhunde 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 Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Appenzeller Sennenhunde 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 Appenzeller Sennenhunde 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 with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Appenzeller Sennenhunde 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 Appenzeller Sennenhunde or the Kishu Ken.

Appenzeller Sennenhunde versus Kishu Ken: Overview

Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken are similar in size. The Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Appenzeller Sennenhunde belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

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.

Appenzeller Sennenhunde versus Kishu Ken: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Appenzeller Sennenhunde 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken

Factor Appenzeller Sennenhunde Kishu Ken
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Height 19 to 22 inches tall at the shoulder 17 to 22 inches
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 2/5
Weight 48 to 55 pounds 30 to 60 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Life Span 9 to 12 years 9 to 13 years
Average Lifespan 10.5 years 11.0 years
Price Range No Data No Data
Average Price No Data No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Appenzeller Sennenhunde 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 the Appenzeller Sennenhunde is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Kishu Ken is 79 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Kishu Ken is a better pet than the Appenzeller Sennenhunde. 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 Appenzeller Sennenhunde 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 Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken

Below is a list of where the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken are most different:

  • Appenzeller Sennenhundes are prone to nip and chew at things. However, Kishu Kens are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Appenzeller Sennenhundes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Kishu Kens are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.

The Similarities Between the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken

The Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken are most similar:

  • Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken are very easy to train.
  • Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

Size Comparison of Appenzeller Sennenhunde versus Kishu Ken

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken.

Appenzeller Sennenhundes weigh 48 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Appenzeller Sennenhundes are 19 to 22 inches 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.

Lifespan of Appenzeller Sennenhunde versus Kishu Ken

The lifespan of Appenzeller Sennenhundes is between 9 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Appenzeller Sennenhundes is 10.5 years.

The lifespan of Kishu Kens is between 9 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Kishu Kens is 11.0 years.

Kishu Kens live longer than Appenzeller Sennenhundes.

Tolerates Being Alone: Appenzeller Sennenhunde versus Kishu Ken

Appenzeller Sennenhundes do not like to be left alone.

Kishu Kens can be left alone only for a short time.

Do Appenzeller Sennenhundes shed more than Kishu Kens?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes shed moderately.

Kishu Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

Which one drools more, the Appenzeller Sennenhunde or the Kishu Ken

Appenzeller Sennenhundes do have a very low tendency to drool.

Kishu Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Appenzeller Sennenhunde or the Kishu Ken?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes are very easy to groom.

Kishu Kens are moderately easy to groom.

Does the Appenzeller Sennenhunde Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kishu Ken?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes 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.

Do Appenzeller Sennenhundes Bark and Howl? What about Kishu Kens?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes 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.

Can Appenzeller Sennenhundes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kishu Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes can very well tolerate cold weather.

Kishu Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.

Wanderlust Potential: Appenzeller Sennenhunde vs. Kishu Ken

Appenzeller Sennenhundes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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.

Can Appenzeller Sennenhundes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kishu Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes can tolerate hot weather.

Kishu Kens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Appenzeller Sennenhunde or the Kishu Ken?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes get along fairly well with other dogs.

Kishu Kens do not get along well with other dogs.

Are Appenzeller Sennenhundes good family dogs? What about Kishu Kens?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes 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 Appenzeller Sennenhundes and Kishu Kens?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

Kishu Kens get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

Is the Appenzeller Sennenhunde Easier to Train than the Kishu Ken?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes are very easy to train.

Kishu Kens are very easy to train.

Is the Appenzeller Sennenhunde Better for Apartment Owners than the Kishu Ken?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes do not adapt well to apartment living.

Kishu Kens adapt moderately well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Appenzeller Sennenhunde or the Kishu Ken?

Appenzeller Sennenhundes are OK for new dog owners.

Kishu Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

Conclusion: Appenzeller Sennenhunde 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 Appenzeller Sennenhunde and the Kishu Ken better suits you and your family.