Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Kai Ken Versus Scottish Deerhound: Introduction
- Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound: Overview
- Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound
- The Similarities Between the Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound
- Size (Weight and Height) of Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound
- Lifespan of Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound
- Temperament of the Scottish Deerhound Versus the Kai Ken
- Health Problems of Kai Ken versus Health Problems of Scottish Deerhound
- Tolerates Being Alone: Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound
- Do Kai Kens shed more than Scottish Deerhounds?
- Which one drools more, the Kai Ken or the Scottish Deerhound
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Kai Ken or the Scottish Deerhound?
- Does the Kai Ken Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Scottish Deerhound?
- Do Kai Kens Bark and Howl? What about Scottish Deerhounds?
- Can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Scottish Deerhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Kai Ken vs. Scottish Deerhound
- Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Scottish Deerhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kai Ken or the Scottish Deerhound?
- Are Kai Kens good family dogs? What about Scottish Deerhounds?
- How Kid-friendly are Kai Kens and Scottish Deerhounds?
- Is the Kai Ken Easier to Train than the Scottish Deerhound?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kai Ken
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Scottish Deerhound
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound. Which One is a Better Pet?
Kai Ken Versus Scottish Deerhound: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound? 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 Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound. 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 Scottish Deerhound.
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 Scottish Deerhound.
Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound: Overview
A very important difference between the Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Kai Ken is a medium-sized dog while the Scottish Deerhound is a giant-sized dog.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Scottish Deerhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Kai Ken to the Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound
| Factor | Kai Ken | Scottish Deerhound |
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| Life Span | 12 to 16 years | 8 to 11 years |
| Height | 17 to 22 inches | 28 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 25 to 45 pounds | 75 to 110 pounds |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 14.0 years | 9.5 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $975 – $975 |
| Average Price | No Data | $980 |
| Temperament Score | 100.0 percent | 85.3 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 Scottish Deerhound. 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 Scottish Deerhound is 67 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Kai Ken is a better pet than the Scottish Deerhound. So, you should get 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 Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound
Below is a list of where the Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound are most different:
The Similarities Between the Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound
The Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound.
Kai Kens weigh 25 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Kai Kens are 17 to 22 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Scottish Deerhounds weigh 75 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Scottish Deerhounds are 28 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound
The lifespan of Kai Kens is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Kai Kens is 14.0 years.
The lifespan of Scottish Deerhounds is between 8 to 11 years. The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhounds is 9.5 years.
Kai Kens live longer than Scottish Deerhounds.
Temperament of the Scottish Deerhound Versus the Kai Ken
The Kai Ken has a better temperament than the Scottish Deerhound.
This is because the temperament score for the Kai Ken is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Scottish Deerhound is 85.3 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 85.3 percent, the Scottish Deerhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Kai Ken and the Scottish Deerhound by measuring the temperaments of 1 Kai Kens and 34 Scottish Deerhounds.
Health Problems of Kai Ken versus Health Problems of Scottish Deerhound
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 Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound is prone to more genetic health problems than the Kai Ken.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Scottish Deerhound than for the Kai Ken.
2 health tests are recommended for Kai Ken while 3 tests are recommended for the Scottish Deerhound.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Kai Kens and in Scottish Deerhounds.
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.
Scottish Deerhound Health Problems
Scottish Deerhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhounds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Scottish Deerhounds here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound
Kai Kens can be left alone only for a short time.
Scottish Deerhounds do not like to be left alone.
Do Kai Kens shed more than Scottish Deerhounds?
Kai Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Scottish Deerhounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Kai Ken or the Scottish Deerhound
Kai Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Scottish Deerhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Kai Ken or the Scottish Deerhound?
Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Scottish Deerhounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Kai Ken Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Scottish Deerhound?
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.
Scottish Deerhounds 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 Scottish Deerhounds?
Kai Kens are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Scottish Deerhounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Scottish Deerhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Kai Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Scottish Deerhounds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Kai Ken vs. Scottish Deerhound
Kai Kens have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Scottish Deerhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Scottish Deerhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Kai Kens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Scottish Deerhounds can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kai Ken or the Scottish Deerhound?
Kai Kens get along fairly well with other dogs.
Scottish Deerhounds do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Kai Kens good family dogs? What about Scottish Deerhounds?
Kai Kens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Scottish Deerhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Kai Kens and Scottish Deerhounds?
Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Scottish Deerhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Kai Ken Easier to Train than the Scottish Deerhound?
Kai Kens are fairly easy to train.
Scottish Deerhounds are not easy to train.
Is the Kai Ken Better for Apartment Owners than the Scottish Deerhound?
Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.
Scottish Deerhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Kai Ken or the Scottish Deerhound?
Kai Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Scottish Deerhounds are not the best dogs 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 Scottish Deerhound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Kai Ken and how the Scottish Deerhound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Kai Ken and of the Scottish Deerhound to other breeds:
Kai Ken Versus Other Dog Breeds
Kai Ken versus Miniature Schnauzer Kai Ken versus Collie Kai Ken versus Dalmatian Kai Ken versus Beaglier Kai Ken versus Barbet Kai Ken versus Miniature Schnauzer Kai Ken versus English Setter Kai Ken versus Stabyhoun Kai Ken versus Sussex Spaniel Kai Ken versus Borzoi Kai Ken versus Finnish Spitz Kai Ken versus Goldendoodle Kai Ken versus Chinook Kai Ken versus Irish Terrier Kai Ken versus Aussiedoodle Kai Ken versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Kai Ken versus Black Mouth Cur Kai Ken versus Collie Kai Ken versus Coton de Tulear Kai Ken versus Chi-Poo Kai Ken versus Dalmatian Kai Ken versus Italian Greyhound Kai Ken versus Dogue de Bordeaux Kai Ken versus Toy Poodle Kai Ken versus Pharaoh Hound
Scottish Deerhound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Scottish Deerhound versus Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound versus Alaskan Klee Kai Scottish Deerhound versus Pomapoo Scottish Deerhound versus Basenji Scottish Deerhound versus Keeshond Scottish Deerhound versus Whippet Scottish Deerhound versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Scottish Deerhound versus Samoyed Scottish Deerhound versus Newfoundland Scottish Deerhound versus Carolina Dog Scottish Deerhound versus Bichon Frise Scottish Deerhound versus Black and Tan Coonhound Scottish Deerhound versus Airedale Terrier Scottish Deerhound versus Pomapoo Scottish Deerhound versus Kai Ken Scottish Deerhound versus Pomchi Scottish Deerhound versus Sussex Spaniel Scottish Deerhound versus Berger Picard Scottish Deerhound versus Hovawart Scottish Deerhound versus German Shepherd Dog Scottish Deerhound versus Akbash Scottish Deerhound versus Pharaoh Hound Scottish Deerhound versus Chi-Poo Scottish Deerhound versus Bedlington Terrier Scottish Deerhound versus Lhasa Apso
Conclusion: Kai Ken versus Scottish Deerhound. 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 Scottish Deerhound better suits you and your family.