Differences and Similarities between the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken.

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Chow Chow Versus Kishu Ken: Introduction

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

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

Chow Chow versus Kishu Ken: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken are Working Dogs. This means both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken 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.

Chow Chow versus Kishu Ken: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken

Factor Chow Chow Kishu Ken
Kid-Friendly 1/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 3/5
Intelligence 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 1/5 2/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 9 to 13 years
Height 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 17 to 22 inches
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 2/5 3/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Weight 40 to 70 pounds 30 to 60 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 5/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1750 No Data
Price Range $1000 – $2500 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow is 69 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 Chow Chow. 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 Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken

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

  • Chow Chows do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, Kishu Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Chow Chows not very intelligent. However, Kishu Kens are highly intelligent.
  • Chow Chows are prone to nip and chew at things. However, Kishu Kens are not prone to nip and chew at things.

    • The Similarities Between the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken

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

  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken not very playful.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken are not very sensitive to their enviroment. They can tolerate noisy environments. They are also not very sensitive to the tone of your voice, firm or gentle.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.
  • Both the Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Chow Chow and the Kishu Ken can tolerate cold weather.

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

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

    Chow Chows weigh 40 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Chow Chows are 17 to 20 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 Chow Chow versus Kishu Ken

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

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

    Chow Chows live longer than Kishu Kens.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chow Chow versus Kishu Ken

    Chow Chows can be left alone for some time without problems.

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

    Do Chow Chows shed more than Kishu Kens?

    Chow Chows 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.

    Which one drools more, the Chow Chow or the Kishu Ken

    Chow Chows drool moderately.

    Kishu Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Chow Chows require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Kishu Kens are moderately easy to groom.

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

    Chow Chows 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.

    Do Chow Chows Bark and Howl? What about Kishu Kens?

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

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

    Can Chow Chows Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kishu Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chow Chows can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Kishu Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chow Chow vs. Kishu Ken

    Chow Chows 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.

    Can Chow Chows Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kishu Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chow Chows 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.

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

    Chow Chows do not get along well with other dogs.

    Kishu Kens do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Chow Chows good family dogs? What about Kishu Kens?

    Chow Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

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

    How Kid-friendly are Chow Chows and Kishu Kens?

    Chow Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Chow Chow Easier to Train than the Kishu Ken?

    Chow Chows are not easy to train.

    Kishu Kens are very easy to train.

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

    Chow Chows adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Kishu Kens adapt moderately well to apartment living.

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

    Chow Chows are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chow Chow

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

  • Anatolian Shepherd Dog (61 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Kishu Ken vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog.
  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog (65 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Kishu Ken vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
  • Chinese Shar-Pei (63 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Kishu Ken vs Chinese Shar-Pei.
  • Akita Chow (62 percent match with Chow Chow). Here is our comparison of the Kishu Ken vs Akita Chow.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chow Chow Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chow Chow versus Saluki     Chow Chow versus Spanish Mastiff     Chow Chow versus Shetland Sheepdog     Chow Chow versus Bloodhound     Chow Chow versus Whoodle     Chow Chow versus Bouvier des Flandres     Chow Chow versus Labradoodle     Chow Chow versus French Spaniel     Chow Chow versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Chow Chow versus Rottweiler     Chow Chow versus Boxerdoodle     Chow Chow versus Berger Picard     Chow Chow versus German Pinscher     Chow Chow versus Kishu Ken     Chow Chow versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Chow Chow versus Cockalier     Chow Chow versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Chow Chow versus Boxer     Chow Chow versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Chow Chow versus Peek A Poo     Chow Chow versus Pointer     Chow Chow versus Samoyed     Chow Chow versus Chi-Poo     Chow Chow versus Briard     Chow Chow versus Gordon Setter     

    Kishu Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Kishu Ken versus English Setter     Kishu Ken versus Dachshund     Kishu Ken versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Kishu Ken versus Japanese Chin     Kishu Ken versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Kishu Ken versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Kishu Ken versus Patterdale Terrier     Kishu Ken versus Pomchi     Kishu Ken versus Basenji     Kishu Ken versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Kishu Ken versus Karelian Bear Dog     Kishu Ken versus Brussels Griffon     Kishu Ken versus Papillon     Kishu Ken versus Pharaoh Hound     Kishu Ken versus American Foxhound     Kishu Ken versus Basenji     Kishu Ken versus Goldador     Kishu Ken versus Chinook     Kishu Ken versus Black Mouth Cur     Kishu Ken versus Australian Cattle Dog     Kishu Ken versus Shih Tzu     Kishu Ken versus Redbone Coonhound     Kishu Ken versus Pug     Kishu Ken versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Kishu Ken versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     

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