Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Kai Ken Versus Miniature Pinscher: Introduction
- Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher: Overview
- Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher
- The Similarities Between the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher
- Size (Weight and Height) of Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher
- Lifespan of Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher
- Temperament of the Miniature Pinscher Versus the Kai Ken
- Health Problems of Kai Ken versus Health Problems of Miniature Pinscher
- Tolerates Being Alone: Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher
- Do Kai Kens shed more than Miniature Pinschers?
- Which one drools more, the Kai Ken or the Miniature Pinscher
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Kai Ken or the Miniature Pinscher?
- Does the Kai Ken Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Miniature Pinscher?
- Do Kai Kens Bark and Howl? What about Miniature Pinschers?
- Can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Miniature Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Kai Ken vs. Miniature Pinscher
- Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Miniature Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kai Ken or the Miniature Pinscher?
- Are Kai Kens good family dogs? What about Miniature Pinschers?
- How Kid-friendly are Kai Kens and Miniature Pinschers?
- Is the Kai Ken Easier to Train than the Miniature Pinscher?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kai Ken
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Miniature Pinscher
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher. Which One is a Better Pet?
Kai Ken Versus Miniature Pinscher: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher? 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 Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature Pinscher.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature Pinscher. 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 Miniature Pinscher.
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 Miniature Pinscher.
Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher: Overview
A very important difference between the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Kai Ken is a medium-sized dog while the Miniature Pinscher is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher are Companion Dogs. This means both the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature Pinscher: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Kai Ken to the Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature Pinscher
| Factor | Kai Ken | Miniature Pinscher |
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| Life Span | 12 to 16 years | 10 to 14 years |
| Height | 17 to 22 inches | 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Weight | 25 to 45 pounds | 8 to 11 pounds |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 14.0 years | 12.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $825 – $1500 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1470 |
| Temperament Score | 100.0 percent | 82.5 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 Miniature Pinscher. 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 Miniature Pinscher is 73 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Miniature Pinscher is not better or worse than the Kai Ken. So, you can get the Miniature Pinscher or 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 Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature Pinscher
Below is a list of where the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher are most different:
The Similarities Between the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher
The Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher.
Kai Kens weigh 25 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Kai Kens are 17 to 22 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Miniature Pinschers weigh 8 to 11 pounds when fully grown. Miniature Pinschers are 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher
The lifespan of Kai Kens is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Kai Kens is 14.0 years.
The lifespan of Miniature Pinschers is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Miniature Pinschers is 12.0 years.
Kai Kens live longer than Miniature Pinschers.
Temperament of the Miniature Pinscher Versus the Kai Ken
The Kai Ken has a better temperament than the Miniature Pinscher.
This is because the temperament score for the Kai Ken is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Miniature Pinscher is 82.5 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 100.0 percent, the Kai Ken has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 82.5 percent, the Miniature Pinscher has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Kai Ken and the Miniature Pinscher by measuring the temperaments of 1 Kai Kens and 57 Miniature Pinschers.
Health Problems of Kai Ken versus Health Problems of Miniature Pinscher
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 Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature Pinscher is prone to more genetic health problems than the Kai Ken.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Miniature Pinscher than for the Kai Ken.
2 health tests are recommended for Kai Ken while 3 tests are recommended for the Miniature Pinscher.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Kai Kens and in Miniature Pinschers.
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.
Miniature Pinscher Health Problems
Miniature Pinschers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature Pinscher puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature Pinschers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Miniature Pinschers here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher
Kai Kens can be left alone only for a short time.
Miniature Pinschers do not like to be left alone.
Do Kai Kens shed more than Miniature Pinschers?
Kai Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Miniature Pinschers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Kai Ken or the Miniature Pinscher
Kai Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Miniature Pinschers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Kai Ken or the Miniature Pinscher?
Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Miniature Pinschers are very easy to groom.
Does the Kai Ken Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Miniature Pinscher?
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.
Miniature Pinschers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Kai Kens Bark and Howl? What about Miniature Pinschers?
Kai Kens are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Miniature Pinschers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Miniature Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Kai Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Miniature Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Kai Ken vs. Miniature Pinscher
Kai Kens have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Miniature Pinschers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Miniature Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Kai Kens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Miniature Pinschers 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 Miniature Pinscher?
Kai Kens get along fairly well with other dogs.
Miniature Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Kai Kens good family dogs? What about Miniature Pinschers?
Kai Kens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Miniature Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Kai Kens and Miniature Pinschers?
Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Miniature Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Kai Ken Easier to Train than the Miniature Pinscher?
Kai Kens are fairly easy to train.
Miniature Pinschers are fairly easy to train.
Is the Kai Ken Better for Apartment Owners than the Miniature Pinscher?
Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.
Miniature Pinschers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Kai Ken or the Miniature Pinscher?
Kai Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Miniature Pinschers are OK 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 Miniature Pinscher
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Miniature Pinscher 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 Miniature Pinscher:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Kai Ken and how the Miniature Pinscher compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Kai Ken and of the Miniature Pinscher to other breeds:
Kai Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds
Kai Ken versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Kai Ken versus Newfoundland Kai Ken versus Norwegian Lundehund Kai Ken versus Welsh Terrier Kai Ken versus Pomapoo Kai Ken versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Kai Ken versus Beagle Kai Ken versus Brittany Kai Ken versus Maremma Sheepdog Kai Ken versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Kai Ken versus Vizsla Kai Ken versus Yorkipoo Kai Ken versus Miniature Poodle Kai Ken versus Afador Kai Ken versus Komondor Kai Ken versus Norwegian Lundehund Kai Ken versus Cocker Spaniel Kai Ken versus Puggle Kai Ken versus Lakeland Terrier Kai Ken versus Italian Greyhound Kai Ken versus Braque du Bourbonnais Kai Ken versus Cavapoo Kai Ken versus Whippet Kai Ken versus Brittany
Miniature Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
Miniature Pinscher versus Shihpoo Miniature Pinscher versus Siberian Husky Miniature Pinscher versus Chow Chow Miniature Pinscher versus American Eskimo Dog Miniature Pinscher versus Akita Chow Miniature Pinscher versus Japanese Chin Miniature Pinscher versus Whoodle Miniature Pinscher versus Bluetick Coonhound Miniature Pinscher versus Kerry Blue Terrier Miniature Pinscher versus Akita Chow Miniature Pinscher versus Australian Cattle Dog Miniature Pinscher versus American Eskimo Dog Miniature Pinscher versus Bolognese Miniature Pinscher versus Scottish Terrier Miniature Pinscher versus Bolognese Miniature Pinscher versus Yorkipoo Miniature Pinscher versus Pekingese Miniature Pinscher versus Berger Picard Miniature Pinscher versus Kerry Blue Terrier Miniature Pinscher versus Stabyhoun Miniature Pinscher versus Norwegian Lundehund Miniature Pinscher versus Boxer Miniature Pinscher versus Dutch Shepherd Miniature Pinscher versus Golden Cocker Retriever Miniature Pinscher versus Kuvasz
Conclusion: Kai Ken versus Miniature Pinscher. 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 Miniature Pinscher better suits you and your family.