Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Carolina Dog Versus Kai Ken: Introduction
- Carolina Dog versus Kai Ken: Overview
- Carolina Dog versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Carolina Dog and the Kai Ken
- Size (Weight and Height) of Carolina Dog versus Kai Ken
- Tolerates Being Alone: Carolina Dog versus Kai Ken
- Do Carolina Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?
- Are Carolina Dogs good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?
- Which one drools more, the Carolina Dog or the Kai Ken
- Is the Carolina Dog Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?
- How Kid-friendly are Carolina Dogs and Kai Kens?
- Wanderlust Potential: Carolina Dog vs. Kai Ken
- Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do Carolina Dogs shed more than Kai Kens?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Carolina Dog or the Kai Ken?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Carolina Dog or the Kai Ken?
- Does the Carolina Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Carolina Dog
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kai Ken
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Carolina Dog versus Kai Ken. Which One is a Better Pet?
Carolina Dog Versus Kai Ken: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Carolina Dog and the Kai 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 Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog and the Kai Ken.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog or the Kai Ken
Carolina Dog versus Kai Ken: Overview
Both the Carolina Dog and the Kai Ken are similar in size. The Carolina Dog and the Kai Ken are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Carolina Dog belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
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.
Carolina Dog versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Carolina Dog 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.
| Factor | Carolina Dog | Kai Ken |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Height | 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder | 17 to 22 inches |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 33 to 55 pounds | 25 to 45 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $500 | No Data |
| Price Range | $500 – $500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Carolina Dog 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 a Carolina Dog is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Kai Ken is 73 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Kai Ken is not better or worse than the Carolina Dog. So, you can get the Kai Ken or the Carolina Dog!
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 Carolina Dog and the Kai Ken so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Carolina Dog and the Kai Ken
The Carolina Dog and the Kai Ken are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Carolina Dog and the Kai Ken are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Carolina Dog versus Kai Ken
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Carolina Dog and the Kai Ken.
Carolina Dogs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Carolina Dogs are 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Carolina Dog versus Kai Ken
Carolina Dogs do not like to be left alone.
Kai Kens can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Carolina Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?
Carolina Dogs 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.
Is the Carolina Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Kai Ken?
Carolina Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Carolina Dog or the Kai Ken?
Carolina Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Kai Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Are Carolina Dogs good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?
Carolina Dogs are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.
Kai Kens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Which one drools more, the Carolina Dog or the Kai Ken
Carolina Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Kai Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Is the Carolina Dog Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?
Carolina Dogs are not easy to train.
Kai Kens are fairly easy to train.
How Kid-friendly are Carolina Dogs and Kai Kens?
Carolina Dogs get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Wanderlust Potential: Carolina Dog vs. Kai Ken
Carolina Dogs 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 Carolina Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
Carolina Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Kai Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
Carolina Dogs can tolerate hot weather.
Kai Kens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Do Carolina Dogs shed more than Kai Kens?
Carolina Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Kai Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Carolina Dog or the Kai Ken?
Carolina Dogs are very easy to groom.
Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Carolina Dog or the Kai Ken?
Carolina Dogs get along very well with other dogs.
Kai Kens get along fairly well with other dogs.
Does the Carolina Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?
Carolina Dogs 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.
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.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Carolina Dog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Kai 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 Kai Ken:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kai Ken
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Carolina Dog and how the Kai Ken compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Carolina Dog and of the Kai Ken to other breeds:
Carolina Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
Carolina Dog versus Irish Wolfhound Carolina Dog versus Kooikerhondje Carolina Dog versus Boykin Spaniel Carolina Dog versus Portuguese Pointer Carolina Dog versus Welsh Terrier Carolina Dog versus Jack Russell Terrier Carolina Dog versus Spanish Mastiff Carolina Dog versus Border Terrier Carolina Dog versus Australian Shepherd Carolina Dog versus Boykin Spaniel
Kai Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds
Kai Ken versus Kishu Ken Kai Ken versus Braque du Bourbonnais Kai Ken versus Pyrenean Mastiff Kai Ken versus Pekingese Kai Ken versus Frenchton Kai Ken versus Papipoo Kai Ken versus Belgian Tervuren Kai Ken versus Bernese Mountain Dog Kai Ken versus Australian Terrier Kai Ken versus Black Russian Terrier
Conclusion: Carolina Dog 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 Carolina Dog and the Kai Ken better suits you and your family.