Quick Links: Table of Contents
- English Setter Versus Kai Ken: Introduction
- English Setter versus Kai Ken: Overview
- English Setter versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Setter and the Kai Ken
- The Similarities Between the English Setter and the Kai Ken
- Size (Weight and Height) of English Setter versus Kai Ken
- Health Problems of English Setter versus Health Problems of Kai Ken
- Tolerates Being Alone: English Setter versus Kai Ken
- Which one drools more, the English Setter or the Kai Ken
- Can English Setters Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Do English Setters shed more than Kai Kens?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the English Setter or the Kai Ken?
- Is the English Setter Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?
- Can English Setters Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Do English Setters Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?
- Are English Setters good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?
- How Kid-friendly are English Setters and Kai Kens?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Setter or the Kai Ken?
- Does the English Setter Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?
- Wanderlust Potential: English Setter vs. Kai Ken
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Setter
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kai Ken
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: English Setter versus Kai Ken. Which One is a Better Pet?
English Setter Versus Kai Ken: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the English Setter 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 English Setter 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 English Setter and the Kai Ken.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Setter 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 English Setter 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 English Setter 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 English Setter or the Kai Ken
English Setter versus Kai Ken: Overview
Both the English Setter and the Kai Ken are similar in size. The English Setter and the Kai Ken are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the English Setter belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
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.
English Setter versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table
The table below compares the English Setter 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 | English Setter | Kai Ken |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the | 17 to 22 inches |
| Life Span | 11 to 15 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Weight | 45 to 80 pounds | 25 to 45 pounds |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1020 | No Data |
| Price Range | $800 – $1200 | 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 English Setter 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 English Setter is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Kai Ken is 73 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the English Setter is a better pet than the Kai Ken. So, you should get the English Setter!
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 English Setter 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 English Setter and the Kai Ken
Below is a list of where the English Setter and the Kai Ken are most different:
The Similarities Between the English Setter and the Kai Ken
The English Setter and the Kai Ken are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the English Setter and the Kai Ken are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of English Setter versus Kai Ken
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Setter and the Kai Ken.
English Setters weigh 45 to 80 pounds when fully grown. English Setters are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the 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 English Setter 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 English Setter 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 English Setter is prone to more genetic health problems than the Kai Ken.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the English Setter than for the Kai Ken.
4 health tests are recommended for English Setter while 2 tests are recommended for the Kai Ken.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in English Setters and in Kai Kens.
English Setter Health Problems
English Setters are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing English Setter 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 English Setter puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your English Setter 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 English Setters for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for English Setters 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.
Is the English Setter Better for Apartment Owners than the Kai Ken?
English Setters do not adapt well to apartment living.
Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.
Tolerates Being Alone: English Setter versus Kai Ken
English Setters do not like to be left alone.
Kai Kens can be left alone only for a short time.
Which one drools more, the English Setter or the Kai Ken
English Setters do have a very low tendency to drool.
Kai Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Setter or the Kai Ken?
English Setters are OK for new dog owners.
Kai Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Can English Setters Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
English Setters can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Kai Kens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Do English Setters shed more than Kai Kens?
English Setters shed moderately.
Kai Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the English Setter or the Kai Ken?
English Setters are moderately easy to groom.
Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Is the English Setter Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?
English Setters are fairly easy to train.
Kai Kens are fairly easy to train.
Can English Setters Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
English Setters can very well tolerate cold weather.
Kai Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Do English Setters Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?
English Setters are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Kai Kens are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Are English Setters good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?
English Setters 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 English Setters and Kai Kens?
English Setters get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Setter or the Kai Ken?
English Setters get along very well with other dogs.
Kai Kens get along fairly well with other dogs.
Does the English Setter Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?
English Setters 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.
Wanderlust Potential: English Setter vs. Kai Ken
English Setters have a high tendency to wander. They are easily 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.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Setter
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the English Setter 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 English Setter:
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 English Setter and how the Kai Ken compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the English Setter and of the Kai Ken to other breeds:
English Setter Versus Other Dog Breeds
English Setter versus Cockapoo English Setter versus Bluetick Coonhound English Setter versus Brussels Griffon English Setter versus Brussels Griffon English Setter versus Pekingese English Setter versus Standard Poodle English Setter versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde English Setter versus Canaan Dog English Setter versus Miniature Poodle English Setter versus Karelian Bear Dog
Kai Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds
Kai Ken versus Labradoodle Kai Ken versus Havanese Kai Ken versus Italian Greyhound Kai Ken versus German Shepherd Dog Kai Ken versus Hovawart Kai Ken versus Greyhound Kai Ken versus Yorkipoo Kai Ken versus Shetland Sheepdog Kai Ken versus Dogue de Bordeaux Kai Ken versus Great Pyrenees
Conclusion: English Setter 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 English Setter and the Kai Ken better suits you and your family.