Breed Comparison: Field Spaniel Versus Kishu Ken

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Field Spaniel Versus Kishu Ken: Introduction

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

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

Field Spaniel versus Kishu Ken: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Field Spaniel 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 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.

Field Spaniel versus Kishu Ken: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Field Spaniel 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 Field Spaniel Kishu Ken
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Height 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s 17 to 22 inches
Life Span 10 to 12 years 9 to 13 years
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Weight 37 to 45 pounds 30 to 60 pounds
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Easy To Train 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 2/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $4640 No Data
Price Range $2900 – $5000 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- recommend testing at 2, 4, 6, and 8 years of age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
    		•  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 Field Spaniel 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 Field Spaniel 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 Field Spaniel. So, you can get the Kishu Ken or the Field Spaniel!

    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 Field Spaniel 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 Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken

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

  • Field Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Kishu Kens do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Field Spaniels are very playful. However, Kishu Kens not very playful.

    • The Similarities Between the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken

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

  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken are very easy to train.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Field Spaniel and the Kishu Ken require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Field Spaniel versus Kishu Ken

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

    Field Spaniels weigh 37 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Field Spaniels are 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s 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.

    Is the Field Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Kishu Ken?

    Field Spaniels do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Kishu Kens adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Field Spaniel versus Kishu Ken

    Field Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

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

    Which one drools more, the Field Spaniel or the Kishu Ken

    Field Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Kishu Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Do Field Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Kishu Kens?

    Field Spaniels 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.

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

    Field Spaniels are OK for new dog owners.

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

    Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kishu Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Field Spaniels can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Kishu Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Do Field Spaniels shed more than Kishu Kens?

    Field Spaniels shed moderately.

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

    Can Field Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kishu Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Field Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

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

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

    Field Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Kishu Kens do not get along well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Field Spaniel or the Kishu Ken?

    Field Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Kishu Kens are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Field Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kishu Ken?

    Field Spaniels 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.

    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.

    Are Field Spaniels good family dogs? What about Kishu Kens?

    Field Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

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

    How Kid-friendly are Field Spaniels and Kishu Kens?

    Field Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Field Spaniel Easier to Train than the Kishu Ken?

    Field Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Kishu Kens are very easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Field Spaniel vs. Kishu Ken

    Field Spaniels have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Field Spaniel

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

  • German Shorthaired Pointer (83 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Kishu Ken vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • English Springer Spaniel (84 percent match with Field Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Kishu Ken vs English Springer Spaniel.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Field Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Field Spaniel versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Australian Kelpie     Field Spaniel versus Yorkipoo     Field Spaniel versus Coton de Tulear     Field Spaniel versus Swedish Vallhund     Field Spaniel versus Dutch Shepherd     Field Spaniel versus Japanese Chin     Field Spaniel versus Tibetan Terrier     Field Spaniel versus Saint Bernard     Field Spaniel versus Australian Shepherd     

    Kishu Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Kishu Ken versus Skye Terrier     Kishu Ken versus Great Pyrenees     Kishu Ken versus English Setter     Kishu Ken versus Toy Fox Terrier     Kishu Ken versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Kishu Ken versus Shetland Sheepdog     Kishu Ken versus Spanish Mastiff     Kishu Ken versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Kishu Ken versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Kishu Ken versus Brussels Griffon     

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