Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Kai Ken Versus Keeshond: Introduction
- Kai Ken versus Keeshond: Overview
- Kai Ken versus Keeshond: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Kai Ken and the Keeshond
- The Similarities Between the Kai Ken and the Keeshond
- Size (Weight and Height) of Kai Ken versus Keeshond
- Lifespan of Kai Ken versus Keeshond
- Temperament of the Keeshond Versus the Kai Ken
- Health Problems of Kai Ken versus Health Problems of Keeshond
- Tolerates Being Alone: Kai Ken versus Keeshond
- Do Kai Kens shed more than Keeshonds?
- Which one drools more, the Kai Ken or the Keeshond
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Kai Ken or the Keeshond?
- Does the Kai Ken Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Keeshond?
- Do Kai Kens Bark and Howl? What about Keeshonds?
- Can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Keeshonds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Kai Ken vs. Keeshond
- Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Keeshonds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kai Ken or the Keeshond?
- Are Kai Kens good family dogs? What about Keeshonds?
- How Kid-friendly are Kai Kens and Keeshonds?
- Is the Kai Ken Easier to Train than the Keeshond?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kai Ken
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Keeshond
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Kai Ken versus Keeshond. Which One is a Better Pet?
Kai Ken Versus Keeshond: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Kai Ken and the Keeshond? 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 Kai Ken and the Keeshond 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 Kai Ken and the Keeshond.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Kai Ken and the Keeshond 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 Kai Ken and for the Keeshond. 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 Kai Ken and the Keeshond.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Kai Ken or the Keeshond.
Kai Ken versus Keeshond: Overview
Both the Kai Ken and the Keeshond are similar in size. The Kai Ken and the Keeshond are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, both the Kai Ken and the Keeshond are Companion Dogs. This means both the Kai Ken and the Keeshond 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.
Kai Ken versus Keeshond: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Kai Ken to the Keeshond 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 Kai Ken and the Keeshond
| Factor | Kai Ken | Keeshond |
|---|---|---|
| Life Span | 12 to 16 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Height | 17 to 22 inches | 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 25 to 45 pounds | 35 to 45 pounds |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 14.0 years | 13.5 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $1250 – $1850 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1680 |
| Temperament Score | 100.0 percent | 81.6 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 Kai Ken 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 Keeshond. 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 Kai Ken is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Keeshond is 83 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Keeshond is a better pet than the Kai Ken. So, you should get the Keeshond!
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 Kai Ken and the Keeshond so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Kai Ken and the Keeshond
Below is a list of where the Kai Ken and the Keeshond are most different:
The Similarities Between the Kai Ken and the Keeshond
The Kai Ken and the Keeshond are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Kai Ken and the Keeshond are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Kai Ken versus Keeshond
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Kai Ken and the Keeshond.
Kai Kens weigh 25 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Kai Kens are 17 to 22 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Keeshonds weigh 35 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Keeshonds are 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s when fully grown.
Lifespan of Kai Ken versus Keeshond
The lifespan of Kai Kens is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Kai Kens is 14.0 years.
The lifespan of Keeshonds is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Keeshonds is 13.5 years.
Kai Kens live longer than Keeshonds.
Temperament of the Keeshond Versus the Kai Ken
The Kai Ken has a better temperament than the Keeshond.
This is because the temperament score for the Kai Ken is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Keeshond is 81.6 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 100.0 percent, the Kai Ken has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 81.6 percent, the Keeshond has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Kai Ken and the Keeshond by measuring the temperaments of 1 Kai Kens and 87 Keeshonds.
Health Problems of Kai Ken versus Health Problems of Keeshond
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 Kai Ken and the Keeshond 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 Keeshond is prone to more genetic health problems than the Kai Ken.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Keeshond than for the Kai Ken.
2 health tests are recommended for Kai Ken while 4 tests are recommended for the Keeshond.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Kai Kens and in Keeshonds.
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.
Keeshond Health Problems
Keeshonds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Keeshond 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 Keeshond puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Keeshond 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 Keeshonds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Keeshonds here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Kai Ken versus Keeshond
Kai Kens can be left alone only for a short time.
Keeshonds do not like to be left alone.
Do Kai Kens shed more than Keeshonds?
Kai Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Keeshonds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Kai Ken or the Keeshond
Kai Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Keeshonds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Kai Ken or the Keeshond?
Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Keeshonds are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Kai Ken Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Keeshond?
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.
Keeshonds have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Kai Kens Bark and Howl? What about Keeshonds?
Kai Kens are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Keeshonds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Keeshonds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Kai Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Keeshonds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Kai Ken vs. Keeshond
Kai Kens have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Keeshonds do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Keeshonds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Kai Kens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Keeshonds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kai Ken or the Keeshond?
Kai Kens get along fairly well with other dogs.
Keeshonds get along very well with other dogs.
Are Kai Kens good family dogs? What about Keeshonds?
Kai Kens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Keeshonds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Kai Kens and Keeshonds?
Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Keeshonds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Kai Ken Easier to Train than the Keeshond?
Kai Kens are fairly easy to train.
Keeshonds are very easy to train.
Is the Kai Ken Better for Apartment Owners than the Keeshond?
Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.
Keeshonds adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Kai Ken or the Keeshond?
Kai Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Keeshonds are very good for new dog owners.
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 Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Keeshond
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Keeshond 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 Keeshond:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Kai Ken and how the Keeshond compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Kai Ken and of the Keeshond to other breeds:
Kai Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds
Kai Ken versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Kai Ken versus Norwegian Lundehund Kai Ken versus Labradoodle Kai Ken versus Dalmatian Kai Ken versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Kai Ken versus German Shorthaired Pointer Kai Ken versus Greyhound Kai Ken versus Irish Setter Kai Ken versus Portuguese Water Dog Kai Ken versus Bolognese Kai Ken versus Boerboel Kai Ken versus Saint Berdoodle Kai Ken versus Toy Poodle Kai Ken versus Pomchi Kai Ken versus Akbash Kai Ken versus Saluki Kai Ken versus Irish Wolfhound Kai Ken versus Bearded Collie Kai Ken versus Mountain Cur Kai Ken versus Bordoodle Kai Ken versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Kai Ken versus Boston Terrier Kai Ken versus Chi-Poo Kai Ken versus Norwegian Lundehund Kai Ken versus Dogo Argentino
Keeshond Versus Other Dog Breeds
Keeshond versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Keeshond versus Kuvasz Keeshond versus Great Dane Keeshond versus Neapolitan Mastiff Keeshond versus Miniature Poodle Keeshond versus Black and Tan Coonhound Keeshond versus Saint Berdoodle Keeshond versus English Cocker Spaniel Keeshond versus Maltese Keeshond versus Beagle Keeshond versus Basset Hound Keeshond versus Coton de Tulear Keeshond versus Newfoundland Keeshond versus Great Dane Keeshond versus Newfoundland Keeshond versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Keeshond versus Frenchton Keeshond versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Keeshond versus Cane Corso Keeshond versus Boxer Keeshond versus Mountain Cur Keeshond versus Yorkipoo Keeshond versus Kuvasz Keeshond versus Cavachon Keeshond versus Clumber Spaniel
Conclusion: Kai Ken versus Keeshond. 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 Kai Ken and the Keeshond better suits you and your family.