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Name	Japanese Terrier	Korean Jindo	Kai Ken
Origins	Japan	Korea	Japan
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Kobe Terrier Mikado Terrier Nihon Teria Nihon Terrier Oyuki Snowy Terrier Nippon Terrier	Chindo Jin Dog Jindo Jindo Gae Jindo Gu Jindogae Korean Jindo Dog	Tiger Dog Tora Inu
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Which is the smallest dog, Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Korean Jindo? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken weight comparison:	5-9 pounds	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)	Male: 44-53 pounds (20–24 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	7 pounds	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken height comparison:	8-13 inches	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10.5 inches	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1300	$300-$400	$1400-$1600
Availability Which is easier to get, Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	Average: The Japanese Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken intelligence:	Very smart: Japanese Terrier is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Korean Jindo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Kai Ken is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken trainability comparison.	Japanese Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Kai Ken dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	Japanese Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Kai Ken dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Japanese Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Kai Ken dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Affectionate Lively Cheerful Vigilant Swift	Active Intelligent Loyal Bold Faithful Brave	Agile Alert Intelligent Loyal Brave Reserved
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Japanese Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Korean Jindo dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Kai Ken dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken?	High: Japanese Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Korean Jindo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Kai Ken dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken social needs comparison:	Japanese Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Kai Ken dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Japanese Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Kai Ken is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Japanese Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Kai Ken dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken playfulness comparison:	The Japanese Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Korean Jindo is a playful breed. See more.	The Kai Ken is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken?	Average to High: The Japanese Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Korean Jindo barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Kai Ken is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	It is not recommended to keep the Japanese Terrier breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Korean Jindo breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Kai Ken indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Japanese Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Korean Jindo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Kai Ken dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	Japanese Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Korean Jindo dogs handle alone time quite well.	Kai Ken dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Korean Jindo bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kai Ken bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Japanese Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Korean Jindo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kai Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken mouthiness comparison:	Japanese Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Kai Ken dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken health comparison. Which is the healthier: Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken?	Japanese Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Korean Jindos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Kai Kens are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Japanese Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Korean Jindo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Kai Ken should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken lifespan comparison. How long do Japanese Terrier, Korean Jindo and Kai Ken breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Japanese Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Korean Jindo: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Kai Ken: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Korean Jindo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kai Ken can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken energy level comparison:	Japanese Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Korean Jindo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Kai Ken dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Japanese Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Korean Jindo dogs have an average exercise need.	Kai Ken dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	Japanese Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Korean Jindo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Kai Ken dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Japanese Terrier has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low: The Korean Jindo has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Kai Ken has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken coat comparison:	Fine Dense Smooth Glossy Slick	Dense Double	Dense Soft Thick Double
Colors What are the original Japanese Terrier, Korean Jindo and Kai Ken color?	Black White Tricolor	Black Gray White Brindle Black & Tan Red Fawn	Black Red Brindle Black & Red
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Japanese Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Korean Jindo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Kai Ken doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or {name3 shedding:	Japanese Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Korean Jindo dogs shed moderately. See more.	Kai Ken dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken?	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Korean Jindo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Kai Ken has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Japanese Terrier is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Korean Jindo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Kai Ken drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Japanese Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Korean Jindo dogs are generally with other pets.	Kai Ken dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Which dog is more friendly?	Japanese Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Kai Ken dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	Japanese Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Kai Ken dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	Japanese Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Kai Ken dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken?	Japanese Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Kai Ken dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken?	Yes Japanese Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Korean Jindo dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Kai Ken dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Japanese Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Korean Jindo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kai Ken is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Japanese Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Korean Jindos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kai Kens are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Japanese Terrier or Korean Jindo or Kai Ken? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken?	Not really Japanese Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Korean Jindo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kai Ken breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Japanese Terrier and Korean Jindo and Kai Ken have?	4-7 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Japanese Terrier vs Korean Jindo vs Kai Ken Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service

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