Kai Ken vs Korean Jindo vs Kishu Ken – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Kai Ken	Korean Jindo	Kishu Ken
Origins	Japan	Korea	Japan
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	494	428	528
Reviews	0	5	1
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Other Names	Tora Inu, Tiger Dog	Korean Jindo Dog, Chindo, Jindo, Jindo Gae, Jindogae, Jin Dog, Jindo Gu	Kishu, Kishu Inu
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Foundation Stock Service North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	No set	American Rare Breed Association Dog Registry of America Inc. Foundation Stock Service North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$1400-$1600	$300-$400	$300-$500

General Appearance - Kai Ken vs Korean Jindo vs Kishu Ken

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 44-53 pounds (20–24 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16-20 kg)	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)	30-60 pounds (13-27 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)	45 pounds (20 kg)
Height	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 cm)	17-22 inches (43-56 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (49.5 cm)	19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Kai Ken vs Korean Jindo vs Kishu Ken

Coat	Double Thick Soft Dense	Double Dense	Thick Soft Straight Dense
Colors	Black Red Black & Red Brindle	Gray White Black Red Fawn Black & Tan Brindle	Brindle White Tan Red Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Kai Ken doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Korean Jindo doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Kishu Ken requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Kai Kens shed moderately.	Korean Jindos shed moderately.	Kishu Kens shed moderately.

Characteristics - Kai Ken vs Korean Jindo vs Kishu Ken

Temperament	Loyal Alert Reserved Agile Intelligent Brave	Active Brave Intelligent Bold Faithful Loyal	Alert Docile Noble Dignified Faithful
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Kai Ken is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Korean Jindo's has great intelligence.	Average: Kishu Ken's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Kai Kens are very easy to train.	Korean Jindos aren't famous for their trainability.	Kishu Kens are hard to train.
Playfulness	The Kai Ken is a highly playful breed.	The Korean Jindo is a playful breed.	Kishu Kens, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Kai Kens don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Korean Jindos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Kishu Kens have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Kai Kens are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Korean Jindos are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Kishu Kens are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Kai Kens are a social breed.	Korean Jindos are kinda antisocial.	Kishu Kens are kinda antisocial.
Barking	Average to high: The Kai Ken is a vocal breed.	Low: The Korean Jindo barks none to minimal.	Low: The Kishu Ken barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Kai Kens are one of the best watchdogs.	Korean Jindos are good watchdogs.	Kishu Kens are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Kai Kens strongly protect their territory.	Korean Jindos are extremely protective guard dogs.	Kishu Kens are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Kai Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Korean Jindo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kishu Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Kai Kens have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Korean Jindos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kishu Kens have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Kai Ken is strong enough to escape from home.	Korean Jindos have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Kishu Kens have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Kai Kens have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Korean Jindos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Kishu Kens have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Kai Kens are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Korean Jindos are apartment-friendly dogs.	Kishu Kens are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Kai Kens adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Korean Jindos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Kishu Kens adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Kai Kens 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 Jindos handle alone time quite well.	Kishu Kens handle alone time quite well.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Kai Ken vs Korean Jindo vs Kishu Ken

Stranger Friendly	Kai Kens are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Korean Jindos are average friendly towards strangers.	Kishu Kens are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Kai Kens are very kid-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindos are kid-friendly dogs.	Kishu Kens are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Kai Kens are cat-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindos are average friendly towards cats.	Kishu Kens are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Kai Kens are dog-friendly dogs.	Korean Jindos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Kishu Kens are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Kai Ken is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Korean Jindo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kishu Ken is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Kai Kens are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Korean Jindos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kishu Kens are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Kai Kens are usually friendly towards other pets.	Korean Jindos are generally with other pets.	Kishu Kens are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Kai Kens are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Korean Jindos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Kishu Kens are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Kai Ken breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Korean Jindo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Kishu Ken breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Kai Ken vs Korean Jindo vs Kishu Ken

Health Issues	Kai Kens are commonly healthy dogs.	Korean Jindos tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Kishu Kens tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems	No set	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	12-16 years	12-15 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Kai Kens have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Korean Jindos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Kishu Kens are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Kai Kens have an average exercise need.	Korean Jindos have an average exercise need.	Kishu Kens need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Kai Kens sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Korean Jindos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Kishu Kens don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Kai Ken has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Korean Jindo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Kishu Ken has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	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.	The Korean Jindo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Kishu Ken is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Kai Ken vs Korean Jindo vs Kishu Ken

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-5 puppies, average 3
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