Is the Chorkie Better than the Kishu Ken as a Pet? Answer…

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Chorkie Versus Kishu Ken: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chorkie 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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie or the Kishu Ken

Chorkie versus Kishu Ken: Overview

A very important difference between the Chorkie and the Kishu Ken is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chorkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Kishu Ken is a medium-sized dog.

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

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.

Chorkie versus Kishu Ken: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chorkie 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 Chorkie Kishu Ken
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 9 to 13 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 2/5
Height 6 to 9 inches 17 to 22 inches
Weight 8 to 15 pounds 30 to 60 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $990 No Data
Price Range $550 – $1200 No Data
Temperament Score
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data 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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie is 79 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 not better or worse than the Chorkie. So, you can get the Kishu Ken or the Chorkie!

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 Chorkie 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 Chorkie and the Kishu Ken

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

  • Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Kishu Kens can tolerate cold weather.
  • Chorkies 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.
  • Chorkies are good for new dog owners. However, Kishu Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Chorkies are very playful. However, Kishu Kens not very playful.

    • The Similarities Between the Chorkie and the Kishu Ken

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

  • Both the Chorkie and the Kishu Ken do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kishu Ken cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kishu Ken are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kishu Ken are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kishu Ken are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kishu Ken do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kishu Ken are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chorkie and the Kishu Ken have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chorkie versus Kishu Ken

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

    Chorkies weigh 8 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Chorkies are 6 to 9 inches 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chorkie versus Kishu Ken

    Chorkies do not like to be left alone.

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

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kishu Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chorkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Kishu Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Which one drools more, the Chorkie or the Kishu Ken

    Chorkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Kishu Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Can Chorkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kishu Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chorkies cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

    Do Chorkies shed more than Kishu Kens?

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

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

    Does the Chorkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kishu Ken?

    Chorkies 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.

    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.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chorkie vs. Kishu Ken

    Chorkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Kishu Kens do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    How Kid-friendly are Chorkies and Kishu Kens?

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

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

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

    Chorkies get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Kishu Kens do not get along well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chorkie or the Kishu Ken?

    Chorkies are moderately easy to groom.

    Kishu Kens are moderately easy to groom.

    Is the Chorkie Easier to Train than the Kishu Ken?

    Chorkies are fairly easy to train.

    Kishu Kens are very easy to train.

    Are Chorkies good family dogs? What about Kishu Kens?

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

    Kishu Kens are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

    Do Chorkies Bark and Howl? What about Kishu Kens?

    Chorkies 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.

    Is the Chorkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Kishu Ken?

    Chorkies adapt very well to apartment living.

    Kishu Kens adapt moderately well to apartment living.

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

    Chorkies are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chorkie

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chorkie 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 Chorkie:

  • Maltese (79 percent match with Chorkie). Here is our comparison of the Kishu Ken vs Maltese.
  • Yorkshire Terrier (83 percent match with Chorkie). Here is our comparison of the Kishu Ken vs Yorkshire Terrier.

    • 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:

  • Alaskan Klee Kai (76 percent match with Kishu Ken). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Alaskan Klee Kai.
  • Dutch Shepherd (78 percent match with Kishu Ken). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Dutch Shepherd.
  • Kai Ken (79 percent match with Kishu Ken). Here is our comparison of the Chorkie vs Kai Ken.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chorkie and how the Kishu Ken compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chorkie and of the Kishu Ken to other breeds:

    Chorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chorkie versus Bedlington Terrier     Chorkie versus Great Dane     Chorkie versus Great Pyrenees     Chorkie versus Plott     Chorkie versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Chorkie versus Kooikerhondje     Chorkie versus Miniature Poodle     Chorkie versus Saint Berdoodle     Chorkie versus American Eskimo Dog     Chorkie versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     

    Kishu Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Kishu Ken versus Skye Terrier     Kishu Ken versus Labrador Retriever     Kishu Ken versus Gordon Setter     Kishu Ken versus Lhasa Apso     Kishu Ken versus Peek A Poo     Kishu Ken versus Schnoodle     Kishu Ken versus Chorkie     Kishu Ken versus Bullmastiff     Kishu Ken versus Dachshund     Kishu Ken versus Bernese Mountain Dog     

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