MEET JAPANESE DOG BREEDS

In this article we will meet 10 Japanese dog breeds. I’m sure you will be impressed with these dogs from Japan, let’s take a look at Shikoku, Tosa, Kishu, Kai, Terrier, Spaitz, Sakhalin husky, akita inu and shiba inu.

Because of their friendly and loving ways, dogs are one of the most beloved animal species in the world. Although the Japanese are famous for their love of cats, Japan also has interesting dog breeds.

SHIKOKU INU

Reporting from hotdogclub Shikoku Inu is a dog from the Kochi region, Japan, this is an area that is difficult to access, therefore this breed is considered one of the purest, because crossing with other breeds becomes more difficult.

Shikoku Inu dogs usually show obedient and affectionate behavior towards their owners. They also tend to get along well with children, as long as they are used to living with them since they were puppies, otherwise they may show a little aggressive behavior.

The Shikoku Inu is a medium-sized dog, males measuring between 49 and 55 cm and weighing between 16 and 25 kilograms. Its life expectancy is between 10 and 12 years. Their coats usually come in colors: red sesame, black sesame and sesame. This breed has an intelligent, cautious, energetic, agile and brave personality.

HOKKAIDO INU

O Hokkaido is a descendant of medium-sized dogs that accompanied immigrants from Honshu – the main island of Japan – to the island of Hokkaido during the Kamakura era in the 17th century.

As a hardy and cold-resistant breed, the Hokkaido are well adapted to mountainous areas, so they are used to hunting large animals such as brown bears.

This type of dog has a docile, brave, alert and loyal personality. An interesting feature of this breed is that they have excellent orientation, can return on their own if they lose their owner.

TOSA INU

The result of crossing western breeds with Shikoku Inu, Tosa breed dogs are known as fighters. This is the largest type of Japanese origin, weighing between 45 and 90 kilograms and reaching a height of 60 centimeters.

These dogs generally don’t like strangers very much, but they get along very well with the people in the family and can make great guard dogs for your home.

KISHU INU

The Kishu are one of the oldest races we know of, at least 3000 years old. It got its name from the place where it began to be developed, called Kishu. Due to their extraordinary courage, these dogs were used to hunt wild boars and other animals much larger than themselves.

The Kishu is also a medium-sized dog, measuring between 49 and 55 centimeters and weighing between 19 and 27 kilograms. The coat can be white, brindle, sesame or red. Puppies of this breed are usually affectionate, active, playful, docile, patient and protective, in other words, suitable for children.

KAI INU

Also called Kai toro-ken, is a medium-sized dog that was established as a breed in the Kai district of Yamanashi. These dogs have a strong tendency to flock together, which facilitates maintenance of their population and breed purity.

Originally, dogs of this breed were used as hunting dogs for animals such as wild boar and deer, but because they are a very adaptable breed, they are now used as companion and guard dogs.