Kishu Ken vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Siberian Husky – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Kishu Ken	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Siberian Husky
Origins	Japan	Canada	Russia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	528	89	12
Reviews	1	2	2
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Other Names	Kishu, Kishu Inu	Toller, Scotty, Novie, Little River Duck Dog	Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Rare Breed Association Dog Registry of America Inc. Foundation Stock Service North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	No set	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$300-$500	$1800-$2000	$700-$1200

General Appearance - Kishu Ken vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Siberian Husky

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	30-60 pounds (13-27 kg)	37-51 pounds (17-23 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Avg. Weight	45 pounds (20 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height	17-22 inches (43-56 cm)	17-21 inches (43-53 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
Avg. Height	19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	19 inches (48 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

Hair & Care - Kishu Ken vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Siberian Husky

Coat	Thick Soft Straight Dense	Waterproof	Fluffy
Colors	Brindle White Tan Red Black	Red Gold	Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Kishu Ken requires a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Kishu Kens shed moderately.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers shed moderately.	Siberian Huskys shed above average.

Characteristics - Kishu Ken vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Siberian Husky

Temperament	Alert Docile Noble Dignified Faithful	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Responsive Alert Energetic Playful	Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Average: Kishu Ken's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Siberian Husky's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Kishu Kens are hard to train.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are easy to train.	Siberian Huskys are easy to train.
Playfulness	Kishu Kens, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Kishu Kens have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Kishu Kens are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Siberian Huskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Kishu Kens are kinda antisocial.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are a social breed.	Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The Kishu Ken barks none to minimal.	Average: The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever barks occasionally.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Kishu Kens are good watchdogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Kishu Kens are extremely protective guard dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average defenders.	Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Kishu Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Kishu Kens have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Siberian Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Kishu Kens have average wanderlust potential.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Siberian Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	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.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Siberian Huskys 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	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.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Siberian Huskys are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Kishu Kens adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Kishu Kens handle alone time quite well.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Kishu Ken vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Siberian Husky

Stranger Friendly	Kishu Kens are average friendly towards strangers.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Kishu Kens are kid-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Kishu Kens are average friendly towards cats.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	Siberian Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Kishu Kens are dog-friendly dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Kishu Ken is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Kishu Kens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Kishu Kens are generally with other pets.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are generally with other pets.	Siberian Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Kishu Kens are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Siberian Huskys 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.	Yes 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 Kishu Ken breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Siberian Husky 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 - Kishu Ken vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Siberian Husky

Health Issues	Kishu Kens tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	11-13 years	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Kishu Kens are high energy dogs.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Kishu Kens need a lot of exercises.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers need quite a lot of exercise.	Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Kishu Kens don't need too much sleep.	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Siberian Huskys 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.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Kishu Ken has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Kishu Ken is an average drooler.	The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Kishu Ken vs Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever vs Siberian Husky

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	2-5 puppies, average 3	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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