A Detailed Comparison of the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken.

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Bordoodle Versus Kai Ken: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bordoodle and the Kai 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 Bordoodle and the Kai 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 Bordoodle and the Kai Ken.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bordoodle and the Kai 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 Bordoodle and for the Kai 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 Bordoodle and the Kai Ken.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bordoodle or the Kai Ken.

Bordoodle versus Kai Ken: Overview

Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are similar in size. The Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Bordoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Kai Ken belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Bordoodle versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bordoodle to the Kai 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 Bordoodle and the Kai Ken

Factor Bordoodle Kai Ken
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 16 years
Height 12 to 22 inches 17 to 22 inches
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Weight 30 to 60 pounds 25 to 45 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 14.0 years
Average Price $1890 No Data
Price Range $1200 – $2363 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bordoodle 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 Kai 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 Bordoodle is 92 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Kai Ken is 73 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Bordoodle is a better pet than the Kai Ken. So, you should get the Bordoodle!

    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 Bordoodle and the Kai Ken so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken

    Below is a list of where the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are most different:

    • Bordoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Kai Kens have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

    The Similarities Between the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken

    The Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are most similar:

    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are not very friendly towards strangers.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken can tolerate hot weather.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are very easy to train.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are very playful.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken are highly intelligent.

    Size Comparison of Bordoodle versus Kai Ken

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bordoodle and the Kai Ken.

    Bordoodles weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Bordoodles are 12 to 22 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Kai Kens weigh 25 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Kai Kens are 17 to 22 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Bordoodle versus Kai Ken

    The lifespan of Bordoodles is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Bordoodles is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Kai Kens is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Kai Kens is 14.0 years.

    Kai Kens live longer than Bordoodles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bordoodle versus Kai Ken

    Bordoodles can be left alone only for a short time.

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

    Do Bordoodles shed more than Kai Kens?

    Bordoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

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

    Which one drools more, the Bordoodle or the Kai Ken

    Bordoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Kai Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bordoodle or the Kai Ken?

    Bordoodles are very easy to groom.

    Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Bordoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?

    Bordoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Kai 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 Bordoodles Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?

    Bordoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Kai Kens are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Bordoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bordoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Kai Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bordoodle vs. Kai Ken

    Bordoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Kai Kens have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Bordoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bordoodles can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bordoodle or the Kai Ken?

    Bordoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Kai Kens get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Bordoodles good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?

    Bordoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Kai Kens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Bordoodles and Kai Kens?

    Bordoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Bordoodle Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?

    Bordoodles are very easy to train.

    Kai Kens are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Bordoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Kai Ken?

    Bordoodles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bordoodle or the Kai Ken?

    Bordoodles are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Conclusion: Bordoodle versus Kai 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 Bordoodle and the Kai Ken better suits you and your family.