Are Kishu Kens Intelligent Dogs?

Looking to own a Kishu Ken and need to know whether Kishu Ken is an intelligent dog breed?

According to pet experts, Kishu Ken Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of intelligent dog breeds.


Kishu Ken Intelligence

Are Kishu Kens Smarter Than Other Dogs?

    Kishu Ken intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: unknown

    Smartest Dog Breeds

    Pet dog parents always want to feel that their dog is the smartest on the neighborhood, and while this may hold true, a clever dog can come in many forms.

    Obviously, a clever canine is just potential without a human willing to put in the time and effort to channel the dog and train's cleverness. Dogs are about as clever as the normal two-year-old, but there is a variety of intelligence across various breeds.|Intelligence in dog breeds can refer to many features. Some dog breeds are easier to train and listen well to commands while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

    If you want an intelligent buddy, get one of these breeds:

    1. Border Collie is among the world's smartest and most famous dog breeds. Initially developed as a herding dog because of its intelligence and obedience, the Border Collie is a medium-sized dog recognized for its friendly temperament.

    2. Golden Retriever is one of the world's most-liked dog breeds. Originally bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a clever, friendly and trainable buddy.

    3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a faithful, smart and courageous dog breed who is known for its unwavering devotion to its owners, whom they will protect at all costs.

    4. Poodles not only are very intelligent, but they're also honored, energetic dogs, with the added benefit of being hypoallergenic. Because of their high intelligence, poodles can be easily trained to track, hunt, retrieve, and obey.

    5. German shepherd is the second most sought-after dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and smart. They are exceptional all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

Kishu Kens Intelligence

Kishu Ken Information

The Kishu Ken is a medium-sized sturdy dog. The coarse double coat is short and straight with a thick, soft undercoat. Coat color mostly comes in white, but occasionally brindle, sesame or red do occur. The nose is usually black, but can be brownish or pink. Has a scissor or level bite. Has a broad head with prick ears inclined forward that are on the smaller side. Tail curls over the back. There is fringing on the tail and cheeks. It has a close resemblance to the Shiba Inu, Akita Inu and Ainu Dog.

Kishu Kens are a one person/one family dog. They are courageous and brave as hunters, and will be loyal to their owners. They have a strong prey drive, and will hunt small animals. A few have been known to do well with cats if raised with them. They do well with other dogs if socialized well as puppies, however, due to their pack instincts they might cause some fights for dominance. They are quite headstrong and willful, making training necessary, but they are devoted and loyal to family, getting along well with children, if raised with them. Kishu Kens like to keep an eye on whatever is going on, and sometimes find a high place to look out from. They can be aloof or shy around strangers. They are easily housebroken, intelligent, and strong willed.

What to do if you lose your Kishu Ken

If your Kishu Ken Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Call the nearby vets to see if someone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Kishu Ken

If you find a Kishu Ken Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Pound assigned to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who usually scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.