Last Updated: Jun 18, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Doberman Pinscher Versus Kai Ken: Introduction
- Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken: Overview
- Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken
- The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken
- Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken
- Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken
- Temperament of the Kai Ken Versus the Doberman Pinscher
- Health Problems of Doberman Pinscher versus Health Problems of Kai Ken
- Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken
- Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Kai Kens?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Kai Ken?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Kai Ken?
- Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?
- Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?
- Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Kai Ken
- How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Kai Kens?
- Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?
- Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?
- Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Kai Ken
- Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken. Which One is a Better Pet?
Doberman Pinscher Versus Kai Ken: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken? 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken 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 Doberman Pinscher and for the Kai Ken. 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Doberman Pinscher or the Kai Ken.
Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken: Overview
A very important difference between the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog while the Kai Ken is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Doberman Pinscher belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, 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.
Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Doberman Pinscher to the Kai Ken 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken
| Factor | Doberman Pinscher | Kai Ken |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 13 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder | 17 to 22 inches |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 60 to 80 pounds | 25 to 45 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.5 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1910 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1100 – $2500 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 79.5 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*Data from AKC.org (The American Kennel Club),dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (The American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Doberman Pinscher 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 Kai Ken. 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 Doberman Pinscher is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Kai Ken is 73 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the Kai Ken. So, you should get a Doberman Pinscher!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken
Below is a list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken are most different:
The Similarities Between the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken
The Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken.
The Doberman Pinscher weighs 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. The Doberman Pinscher is 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Kai Ken weighs 25 to 45 pounds when fully grown. The Kai Ken is 17 to 22 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken
The lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of the Doberman Pinscher is 11.5 years.
The lifespan of the Kai Ken is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of the Kai Ken is 14.0 years.
The Kai Ken live longer than the Doberman Pinscher.
Temperament of the Kai Ken Versus the Doberman Pinscher
The Kai Ken has a better temperament than the Doberman Pinscher.
This is because the temperament score for the Kai Ken is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Doberman Pinscher is 79.5 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 79.5 percent, the Doberman Pinscher has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Kai Ken has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken by measuring the temperaments of 1780 Doberman Pinschers and 1 Kai Kens.
Health Problems of Doberman Pinscher versus Health Problems of Kai Ken
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 Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken 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 Doberman Pinscher is prone to more genetic health problems than the Kai Ken.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Doberman Pinscher than for the Kai Ken.
6 health tests are recommended for Doberman Pinscher while 2 tests are recommended for the Kai Ken.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Doberman Pinschers and in Kai Kens.
Doberman Pinscher Health Problems
Doberman Pinschers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinschers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Doberman Pinschers here.
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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken
Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.
Kai Kens can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Doberman Pinschers shed more than Kai Kens?
Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Kai Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Doberman Pinscher or the Kai Ken?
Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.
Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Doberman Pinscher or the Kai Ken?
Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.
Kai Kens get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Doberman Pinschers good family dogs? What about Kai Kens?
Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Kai Kens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Doberman Pinscher Easier to Train than the Kai Ken?
Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.
Kai Kens are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Doberman Pinscher or the Kai Ken
Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.
Kai Kens do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Doberman Pinschers and Kai Kens?
Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Doberman Pinscher Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kai Ken?
Doberman Pinschers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
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.
Do Doberman Pinschers Bark and Howl? What about Kai Kens?
Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Kai Kens are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kai Kens Tolerate Cold Weather?
Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Kai Kens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Doberman Pinscher vs. Kai Ken
Doberman Pinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Kai Kens have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kai Kens Tolerate Hot Weather?
Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.
Kai Kens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Doberman Pinscher Better for Apartment Owners than the Kai Ken?
Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Doberman Pinscher or the Kai Ken?
Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.
Kai Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Doberman Pinscher compares to other breeds aside from the Kai Ken. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:
Doberman Pinscher versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Doberman Pinscher versus Chinook Doberman Pinscher versus Yorkshire Terrier Doberman Pinscher versus Bearded Collie Doberman Pinscher versus Collie Doberman Pinscher versus English Springer Spaniel Doberman Pinscher versus Karelian Bear Dog Doberman Pinscher versus Lakeland Terrier Doberman Pinscher versus Giant Schnauzer Doberman Pinscher versus Hovawart Doberman Pinscher versus Kishu Ken Doberman Pinscher versus Puli Doberman Pinscher versus Cockapoo Doberman Pinscher versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Doberman Pinscher versus Chorkie
Conclusion: Doberman Pinscher versus Kai Ken. 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 Doberman Pinscher and the Kai Ken better suits you and your family.