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Name	Norwegian Buhund	Kai Ken	Kishu Ken
Origins	Norway	Japan	Japan
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Norwegian Sheepdog Norsk Buhund	Tiger Dog Tora Inu	Kishu Inu Kishu
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken? Which is the smallest dog, Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kai Ken? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken weight comparison:	Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg)	Male: 44-53 pounds (20–24 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16-20 kg)	30-60 pounds (13-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 35.5 pounds (16 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (14 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	45 pounds (20 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken height comparison:	Male: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm), Female: 16-17.5 inches (41-45 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	17-22 inches (43-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)	19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1400-$1600	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken?	Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get.	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.

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Kai Ken is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken trainability comparison.	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Kai Ken dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Kishu Ken dogs are hard to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken?	Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Kai Ken dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Kishu Ken dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Kai Ken dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Kishu Ken dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken behavior/temperament comparison:	Funny Loving Agile Energetic Courageous Friendly	Agile Alert Intelligent Loyal Brave Reserved	Dignified Alert Docile Faithful Noble
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Kai Ken dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Kishu Ken dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken?	High: Norwegian Buhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Kai Ken dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Kishu Ken dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken social needs comparison:	Norwegian Buhund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Kai Ken dogs are a social breed. See more.	Kishu Ken dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Buhund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Kai Ken is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Kishu Ken dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Norwegian Buhund dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Kai Ken dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Kishu Ken dogs 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken playfulness comparison:	The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Kai Ken is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Kishu Kens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken?	A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Kai Ken is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Kishu Ken barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken?	It is not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home.	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.	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 Kishu Ken indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Norwegian Buhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Kai Ken dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Kishu Ken dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.	Kishu Ken dogs handle alone time quite well.

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Buhund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kai Ken bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kishu 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 Norwegian Buhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kai Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kishu Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken mouthiness comparison:	Norwegian Buhund 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.	Kishu Ken dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken?	Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Kai Kens are commonly healthy dogs.	Kishu Kens tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken health problems comparison:	Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Norwegian Buhund 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).	Frequent The Kishu Ken should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken lifespan comparison. How long do Norwegian Buhund, Kai Ken and Kishu Ken breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Kai Ken: 14 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Kishu Ken: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken?	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Buhund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken energy level comparison:	Norwegian Buhund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	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.	Kishu Ken dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Norwegian Buhund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Kai Ken dogs have an average exercise need.	Kishu Ken dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken?	Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Kai Ken dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Kishu Ken dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two 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? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Norwegian Buhund has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Kai Ken has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kishu Ken's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Soft Thick Double	Dense Soft Thick Straight
Colors What are the original Norwegian Buhund, Kai Ken and Kishu Ken color?	Black Wheaten	Black Red Brindle Black & Red	Black Tan Red White Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken? Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Kai Ken doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Kishu Ken requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken? Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or {name3 shedding:	Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately. See more.	Kai Ken dogs shed moderately. See more.	Kishu 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: Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu Ken?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken?	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Buhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Kai Ken has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Kishu Ken has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Norwegian Buhund 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.	The Kishu Ken is an average drooler. See more.

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Good With Comparison

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

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu 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: Norwegian Buhund or Kai Ken or Kishu 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.
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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: Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken?	Not really Norwegian Buhund 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.	Not really Kishu 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.

Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu 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 Norwegian Buhund and Kai Ken and Kishu Ken have?	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies, average 3
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Norwegian Buhund vs Kai Ken vs Kishu Ken Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed.	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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	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	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service

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