Kai Ken Facts You Should Know (with Pictures).

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Kai Ken Breed Overview

The Kai Ken is a medium-sized dog.

The adult Kai Ken stands 17 to 22 inches.

The Kai Ken belongs to the Companion Dogs group.

Dogs in the Companion Dogs group, like the Kai Ken, 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.

The fact that Kai Kens belong to the Companion Dogs group is one of the reasons why Kai Kens have the personality and temperament that they have.

The temperament of the Kai Ken is generally described as:

  • Agile
  • Alert
  • Brave
  • Intelligent
  • Loyal
  • Reserved

History of the Kai Ken Breed. Where Kai Kens came from

Because of the nature of its homeland, an island surrounded by mountains, the Kai Ken was isolated from the rest of the world for a long time.

The Kai Ken gained popularity as firearms became more widely available.

This dog breed is a fierce hunter who has been known to climb trees in order to catch his prey.

It is a brave dog that was not always a companion dog; however, once it arrived in America, many families adopted it as a family pet.

The Kai Ken was not officially recognized in Japan until 1934, and it is still a rare dog breed today.

Although the United Kennel Club recognized the dog breed in 1997, the American Kennel Club still does not.

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What the Kai Ken Looks Like

The Kai Ken is a medium-sized, sturdy dog with a wedge-shaped head and a tapered muzzle.

He has a scissors bite with strong white teeth.

Triangular ears are frequently thought to be out of proportion to the rest of the dog.

He has muscular shoulders and thighs, as well as strong legs.

The tail of this agile breed is “carried like a sickle.

” The Kai Ken has a double coat; the outer coat is rough and medium to long in length.

The undercoat is dense, soft, and thick.

The Kai Ken is typically brindle in color, but puppies are born with black coats.

As the Kai Ken grows older, his coat will turn brown with stripes (brindle).

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What Colors do Kai Kens Have?

Kai Kens come in the following beautiful primary colors:

    Kai Kens come in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to their primary colors:

      How Long Kai Kens Live

      The lifespan of the Kai Ken is typically from 12 to 16 years.

      Kai Kens live long if they eat well, drink well, exercise well, and visit the veterinarian regularly.

      How Fast Kai Kens Can Run

      How fast a dog breed can run is a good measure of how athletic the dog breed is.

      The American Kennel Club (AKC) regularly conducts dog running competitions. The AKC records the running speed of competing dogs in these competitions. These competitions are open to all dog breeds.

      Based on our analysis of the speeds of 10 different Kai Kens, the average speed of the Kai Ken is 22.9 mph (36.9 kmph).

      The fastest speed on AKC record that the Kai Ken ran in a race is 27.36 mph (44.0 kmph) and the minimum speed on record in a race for a Kai Ken is 5.95 mph (9.6 kmph).

      Click here to see how the speed of the Kai Ken compares to the speed of other dogs and other mammals such as cats, horses, humans, etc.

      How fast Kai Ken can run compared to other mammals

      Health Problems in Kai Kens and How to Prevent Them

      Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it tends to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

      The Kai Ken is prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is an organization that keeps track of genetic health problems in dog breeds.

      From 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 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.

      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:

      1. Cardiac Evaluation
      2. Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test

      You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Kai Kens here.

      Dog Breeds That Are Similar to Kai Kens

      If you have not made up your mind on which dog breed to get, you may also want to consider some other dogs similar to the Kai Ken.

      We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds that have similar behavior and temperament as the Kai Ken:

      Other Things to Know About Kai Kens

      Here are some of the very important characteristics of the Kai Ken that you need to know about the Kai Ken breed:

    • Kai Kens do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Kai Kens are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Kai Kens are not very sensitive to their enviroment. They can tolerate noisy environments. They are also not very sensitive to the tone of your voice, firm or gentle.
    • Kai Kens are not very friendly towards strangers.
    • Kai Kens do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Kai Kens require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
    • Kai Kens are not prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Kai Kens are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Kai Kens can tolerate cold weather.
    • Kai Kens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Kai Kens get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Kai Kens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
    • Kai Kens are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Kai Kens do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Kai Kens are highly intelligent.
    • Kai Kens have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Kai Kens have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Kai Kens require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Kai Kens weigh 25 to 45 pounds when fully grown.
    • Kai Kens are 17 to 22 inches when fully grown.
    • Kai Kens have a lifespan of 12 to 16 years.