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- Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Kai Ken: Introduction
- Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kai Ken: Overview
- Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken
- The Similarities Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken
- Size (Weight and Height) of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kai Ken
- Health Problems of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Health Problems of Kai Ken
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Kai Ken?
- Wanderlust Potential: Dogue de Bordeaux vs. Kai Ken
- Tolerates Being Alone: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kai Ken
- Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?
- Do Dogue de Bordeauxs Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?
- Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Do Dogue de Bordeauxs shed more than Kai Kens?
- Does the Dogue de Bordeaux Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?
- Are Dogue de Bordeauxs good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?
- How Kid-friendly are Dogue de Bordeauxs and Kai Kens?
- Which one drools more, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Kai Ken
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Kai Ken?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kai Ken
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kai Ken. Which One is a Better Pet?
Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Kai Ken: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux or the Kai Ken
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kai Ken: Overview
A very important difference between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a large-sized dog while the Kai Ken is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Dogue de Bordeaux 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.
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.
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Dogue de Bordeaux 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 | Dogue de Bordeaux | Kai Ken |
|---|---|---|
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 17 to 22 inches |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Life Span | 8 to 12 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Weight | Starts at 100 pounds | 25 to 45 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 10.0 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $2270 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1800 – $2500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux is 70 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 a better pet than the Dogue de Bordeaux. So, you should get the Kai 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 Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken
Below is a list of where the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken are most different:
The Similarities Between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken
The Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kai Ken
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken.
Dogue de Bordeauxs weigh Starts at 100 pounds when fully grown. Dogue de Bordeauxs are 23 to 27 inches tall 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.
Health Problems of Dogue de Bordeaux versus Health Problems of Kai Ken
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Dogue de Bordeaux is prone to more genetic health problems than the Kai Ken.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Dogue de Bordeaux than for the Kai Ken.
6 health tests are recommended for Dogue de Bordeaux while 2 tests are recommended for the Kai Ken.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Dogue de Bordeauxs and in Kai Kens.
Dogue de Bordeaux Health Problems
Dogue de Bordeauxs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Dogue de Bordeaux puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Dogue de Bordeaux puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Dogue de Bordeaux breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Dogue de Bordeauxs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Dogue de Bordeauxs here.
Kai Ken Health Problems
Kai Kens are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Kai Ken puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Kai Ken puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Kai Ken breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Kai Kens for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Kai Kens here.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Kai Ken?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Kai Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Kai Ken?
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not get along well with other dogs.
Kai Kens get along fairly well with other dogs.
Wanderlust Potential: Dogue de Bordeaux vs. Kai Ken
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Kai Kens have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Tolerates Being Alone: Dogue de Bordeaux versus Kai Ken
Dogue de Bordeauxs do not like to be left alone.
Kai Kens can be left alone only for a short time.
Can Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
Dogue de Bordeauxs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Kai Kens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are not easy to train.
Kai Kens are fairly easy to train.
Do Dogue de Bordeauxs Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?
Dogue de Bordeauxs 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 Dogue de Bordeauxs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
Dogue de Bordeauxs can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Kai Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Do Dogue de Bordeauxs shed more than Kai Kens?
Dogue de Bordeauxs shed moderately.
Kai Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Does the Dogue de Bordeaux Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?
Dogue de Bordeauxs 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.
Is the Dogue de Bordeaux Better for Apartment Owners than the Kai Ken?
Dogue de Bordeauxs adapt very well to apartment living.
Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.
Are Dogue de Bordeauxs good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?
Dogue de Bordeauxs 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 Dogue de Bordeauxs and Kai Kens?
Dogue de Bordeauxs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which one drools more, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Kai Ken
Dogue de Bordeauxs have a very high tendency to drool.
Kai Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Dogue de Bordeaux or the Kai Ken?
Dogue de Bordeauxs are very easy to groom.
Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kai Ken
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 Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Dogue de Bordeaux and how the Kai Ken compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Dogue de Bordeaux and of the Kai Ken to other breeds:
Dogue de Bordeaux Versus Other Dog Breeds
Dogue de Bordeaux versus Boerboel Dogue de Bordeaux versus Hovawart Dogue de Bordeaux versus Schnoodle Dogue de Bordeaux versus Dutch Shepherd Dogue de Bordeaux versus Dalmatian Dogue de Bordeaux versus Welsh Terrier Dogue de Bordeaux versus Chorkie Dogue de Bordeaux versus Spinone Italiano Dogue de Bordeaux versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dogue de Bordeaux versus Black and Tan Coonhound
Kai Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds
Kai Ken versus Briard Kai Ken versus Irish Terrier Kai Ken versus Gordon Setter Kai Ken versus Lowchen Kai Ken versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Kai Ken versus American Bulldog Kai Ken versus Pomapoo Kai Ken versus Golden Retriever Kai Ken versus Coton de Tulear Kai Ken versus Boston Terrier
Conclusion: Dogue de Bordeaux 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 Dogue de Bordeaux and the Kai Ken better suits you and your family.