Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Kai Ken Versus Papillon: Introduction
- Kai Ken versus Papillon: Overview
- Kai Ken versus Papillon: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Kai Ken and the Papillon
- The Similarities Between the Kai Ken and the Papillon
- Size (Weight and Height) of Kai Ken versus Papillon
- Lifespan of Kai Ken versus Papillon
- Temperament of the Kai Ken Versus the Papillon
- Health Problems of Kai Ken versus Health Problems of Papillon
- Tolerates Being Alone: Kai Ken versus Papillon
- Do Kai Kens shed more than Papillons?
- Which one drools more, the Kai Ken or the Papillon
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Kai Ken or the Papillon?
- Does the Kai Ken Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Papillon?
- Do Kai Kens Bark and Howl? What about Papillons?
- Can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Papillons Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Kai Ken vs. Papillon
- Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Papillons Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kai Ken or the Papillon?
- Are Kai Kens good family dogs? What about Papillons?
- How Kid-friendly are Kai Kens and Papillons?
- Is the Kai Ken Easier to Train than the Papillon?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kai Ken
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papillon
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Kai Ken versus Papillon. Which One is a Better Pet?
Kai Ken Versus Papillon: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Kai Ken and the Papillon? 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 Papillon 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 Papillon.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Kai Ken and the Papillon 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 Papillon. 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 Papillon.
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 Papillon.
Kai Ken versus Papillon: Overview
A very important difference between the Kai Ken and the Papillon is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Kai Ken is a medium-sized dog while the Papillon is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Kai Ken and the Papillon are Companion Dogs. This means both the Kai Ken and the Papillon 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 Papillon: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Kai Ken to the Papillon 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 Papillon
| Factor | Kai Ken | Papillon |
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| Life Span | 12 to 16 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Height | 17 to 22 inches | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| 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 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 25 to 45 pounds | 4 to 9 pounds |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| 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 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 14.0 years | 14.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $1400 – $2000 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1800 |
| Temperament Score | 100.0 percent | 82.3 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 Papillon. 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 Papillon is 89 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Papillon is a better pet than the Kai Ken. So, you should get the Papillon!
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 Papillon 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 Papillon
Below is a list of where the Kai Ken and the Papillon are most different:
The Similarities Between the Kai Ken and the Papillon
The Kai Ken and the Papillon are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Kai Ken and the Papillon are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Kai Ken versus Papillon
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Kai Ken and the Papillon.
Kai Kens weigh 25 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Kai Kens are 17 to 22 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Papillons weigh 4 to 9 pounds when fully grown. Papillons are 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Kai Ken versus Papillon
The lifespan of Kai Kens is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Kai Kens is 14.0 years.
The lifespan of Papillons is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Papillons is 14.0 years.
Temperament of the Kai Ken Versus the Papillon
The Kai Ken has a better temperament than the Papillon.
This is because the temperament score for the Kai Ken is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Papillon is 82.3 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 82.3 percent, the Papillon has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Kai Ken and the Papillon by measuring the temperaments of 1 Kai Kens and 96 Papillons.
Health Problems of Kai Ken versus Health Problems of Papillon
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 Papillon 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 Papillon is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Kai Ken.
2 health tests are recommended for Kai Ken while 2 tests are recommended for the Papillon.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Kai Kens and in Papillons.
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.
Papillon Health Problems
Papillons are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Papillon 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 Papillon puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Papillon 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 Papillons for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Papillons here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Kai Ken versus Papillon
Kai Kens can be left alone only for a short time.
Papillons do not like to be left alone.
Do Kai Kens shed more than Papillons?
Kai Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Papillons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Kai Ken or the Papillon
Kai Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Papillons do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Kai Ken or the Papillon?
Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Papillons are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Kai Ken Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Papillon?
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.
Papillons 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 Kai Kens Bark and Howl? What about Papillons?
Kai Kens are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Papillons are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Papillons Tolerate Cold Weather?
Kai Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Papillons cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Kai Ken vs. Papillon
Kai Kens have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Papillons 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 Papillons Tolerate Hot Weather?
Kai Kens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Papillons can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kai Ken or the Papillon?
Kai Kens get along fairly well with other dogs.
Papillons get along very well with other dogs.
Are Kai Kens good family dogs? What about Papillons?
Kai Kens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Papillons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Kai Kens and Papillons?
Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Papillons get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Kai Ken Easier to Train than the Papillon?
Kai Kens are fairly easy to train.
Papillons are very easy to train.
Is the Kai Ken Better for Apartment Owners than the Papillon?
Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.
Papillons adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Kai Ken or the Papillon?
Kai Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Papillons 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 Papillon
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Papillon 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 Papillon:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Kai Ken and how the Papillon compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Kai Ken and of the Papillon to other breeds:
Kai Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds
Kai Ken versus American Eskimo Dog Kai Ken versus Keeshond Kai Ken versus Mal Shi Kai Ken versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Kai Ken versus Japanese Chin Kai Ken versus Bolognese Kai Ken versus Chinese Crested Kai Ken versus Basenji Kai Ken versus Weimaraner Kai Ken versus Cockapoo Kai Ken versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Kai Ken versus German Shepherd Dog Kai Ken versus Goldendoodle Kai Ken versus Carolina Dog Kai Ken versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Kai Ken versus Collie Kai Ken versus Ibizan Hound Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound Kai Ken versus Shiranian Kai Ken versus Schipperke Kai Ken versus Harrier Kai Ken versus Belgian Sheepdog Kai Ken versus American Staffordshire Terrier Kai Ken versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Kai Ken versus Yorkshire Terrier
Papillon Versus Other Dog Breeds
Papillon versus American Eskimo Dog Papillon versus Shiloh Shepherd Papillon versus Akita Chow Papillon versus Bordoodle Papillon versus Bedlington Terrier Papillon versus Pomsky Papillon versus Catahoula Bulldog Papillon versus English Setter Papillon versus Australian Terrier Papillon versus Dogo Argentino Papillon versus Boston Terrier Papillon versus Samoyed Papillon versus Miniature Schnauzer Papillon versus Redbone Coonhound Papillon versus Jack Russell Terrier Papillon versus Kooikerhondje Papillon versus Morkie Papillon versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Papillon versus Toy Fox Terrier Papillon versus Fila Brasileiro Papillon versus Silky Terrier Papillon versus Shiloh Shepherd Papillon versus Cocker Spaniel Papillon versus Airedale Terrier Papillon versus Kerry Blue Terrier
Conclusion: Kai Ken versus Papillon. 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 Papillon better suits you and your family.