Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Great Dane Versus Kai Ken: Introduction
- Great Dane versus Kai Ken: Overview
- Great Dane versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Dane and the Kai Ken
- The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Kai Ken
- Size (Weight and Height) of Great Dane versus Kai Ken
- Lifespan of Great Dane versus Kai Ken
- Temperament of the Great Dane Versus the Kai Ken
- Health Problems of Great Dane versus Health Problems of Kai Ken
- Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Kai Ken
- Do Great Danes shed more than Kai Kens?
- Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Kai Ken
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Kai Ken?
- Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?
- Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Kai Ken
- Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Kai Ken?
- Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?
- How Kid-friendly are Great Danes and Kai Kens?
- Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Dane
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kai Ken
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Great Dane versus Kai Ken. Which One is a Better Pet?
Great Dane Versus Kai Ken: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Dane and the Kai 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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane and the Kai Ken.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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 with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Great Dane 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 Great Dane or the Kai Ken.
Great Dane versus Kai Ken: Overview
A very important difference between the Great Dane and the Kai Ken is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Dane is a giant-sized dog while the Kai Ken is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Great Dane 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.
Great Dane versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Great Dane 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.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Great Dane and the Kai Ken
| Factor | Great Dane | Kai Ken |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 100 to 200 pounds | 25 to 45 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 26 to 34 inches tall at the shoulder | 17 to 22 inches |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| 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 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 7 to 10 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Average Lifespan | 8.5 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1560 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1000 – $2000 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 81.5 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Great Dane 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 the Great Dane is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Kai Ken is 73 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Kai Ken is not better or worse than the Great Dane. So, you can get the Kai Ken or the Great Dane!
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 Great Dane 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 Great Dane and the Kai Ken
Below is a list of where the Great Dane and the Kai Ken are most different:
The Similarities Between the Great Dane and the Kai Ken
The Great Dane and the Kai Ken are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Dane and the Kai Ken are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Great Dane versus Kai Ken
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Dane and the Kai Ken.
Great Danes weigh 100 to 200 pounds when fully grown. Great Danes are 26 to 34 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.
Lifespan of Great Dane versus Kai Ken
The lifespan of Great Danes is between 7 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Great Danes is 8.5 years.
The lifespan of Kai Kens is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Kai Kens is 14.0 years.
Kai Kens live longer than Great Danes.
Temperament of the Great Dane Versus the Kai Ken
The Kai Ken has a better temperament than the Great Dane.
This is because the temperament score for the Kai Ken is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Great Dane is 81.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 81.5 percent, the Great Dane has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Kai Ken has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Great Dane and the Kai Ken by measuring the temperaments of 314 Great Danes and 1 Kai Kens.
Health Problems of Great Dane versus Health Problems of Kai Ken
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Great Dane 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 Great Dane is prone to more genetic health problems than the Kai Ken.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Great Dane than for the Kai Ken.
4 health tests are recommended for Great Dane while 2 tests are recommended for the Kai Ken.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Great Danes and in Kai Kens.
Great Dane Health Problems
Great Danes are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Great Dane 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 Great Dane puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Great Dane 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 Great Danes for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Great Danes 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Great Dane versus Kai Ken
Great Danes do not like to be left alone.
Kai Kens can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Great Danes shed more than Kai Kens?
Great Danes shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Kai Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Great Dane or the Kai Ken
Great Danes have a very high tendency to drool.
Kai Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Dane or the Kai Ken?
Great Danes are very easy to groom.
Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Great Dane Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?
Great Danes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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.
Do Great Danes Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?
Great Danes 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.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
Great Danes cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Kai Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Great Dane vs. Kai Ken
Great Danes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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.
Can Great Danes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
Great Danes 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.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Dane or the Kai Ken?
Great Danes get along very well with other dogs.
Kai Kens get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Great Danes good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?
Great Danes 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 Great Danes and Kai Kens?
Great Danes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Great Dane Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?
Great Danes are very easy to train.
Kai Kens are fairly easy to train.
Is the Great Dane Better for Apartment Owners than the Kai Ken?
Great Danes do not adapt well to apartment living.
Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Dane or the Kai Ken?
Great Danes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Kai Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Dane
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Great Dane 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 Great Dane:
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 Great Dane and how the Kai Ken compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Great Dane and of the Kai Ken to other breeds:
Great Dane Versus Other Dog Breeds
Great Dane versus Australian Cattle Dog Great Dane versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Great Dane versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Great Dane versus Manchester Terrier Great Dane versus Maltese Great Dane versus Affenpinscher Great Dane versus Belgian Sheepdog Great Dane versus Dalmatian Great Dane versus French Bulldog Great Dane versus German Longhaired Pointer Great Dane versus Saluki Great Dane versus Pyredoodle Great Dane versus Bearded Collie Great Dane versus American Foxhound Great Dane versus Berger Picard Great Dane versus Bearded Collie Great Dane versus Irish Water Spaniel Great Dane versus Sloughi Great Dane versus Black Mouth Cur Great Dane versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Great Dane versus Sloughi Great Dane versus Korean Jindo Dog Great Dane versus Finnish Lapphund Great Dane versus Shiloh Shepherd Great Dane versus French Bulldog
Kai Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds
Kai Ken versus Toy Poodle Kai Ken versus Chinese Crested Kai Ken versus Lhasapoo Kai Ken versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Kai Ken versus American Eskimo Dog Kai Ken versus Keeshond Kai Ken versus Vizsla Kai Ken versus Welsh Terrier Kai Ken versus Bulldog Kai Ken versus Welsh Terrier Kai Ken versus Collie Kai Ken versus Lakeland Terrier Kai Ken versus Miniature Poodle Kai Ken versus Toy Fox Terrier Kai Ken versus Bernese Mountain Dog Kai Ken versus Cockapoo Kai Ken versus Sloughi Kai Ken versus Pomeranian Kai Ken versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Kai Ken versus Schipperke Kai Ken versus Clumber Spaniel Kai Ken versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Kai Ken versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Kai Ken versus Patterdale Terrier Kai Ken versus American Eskimo Dog
Conclusion: Great Dane 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 Great Dane and the Kai Ken better suits you and your family.