Shikoku (dog)

• Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
• Section 5: Asian Spitz and related breeds

• Without working trial

Japan

Mikawa Inu, Kochi -ken

Male: 52 cm Female: 46 cm Each tolerance ± 3cm

Not set

Awa, Hongawa, Hata

The Shikoku (四 国Japanese ) is recognized by the FCI Japanese dog breed (FCI Group 5, Section 5, Standard No. 319).

Origin and History

The Shikoku belongs to the Japanese Spitz family. Apparently this dog breed is originated in Japan itself, since ancient ceramic figurines were found, presumably to represent this type.

Today Shikoku originated from a cross of Smooth Chow and the now extinct Nippon Inu. In addition to the Akita he is also considered the national dog of Japanese. The Shikoku was bred as a hunting dog and mainly used for hunting wild boar in the prefecture of Kochi. They call him therefore sometimes Kochi- ken (, Kochi - dog ').

Description

The size of sesame colored Shikoku - inu (black sesame and red sesame ) can be up to 55 cm, with straight, dense outer coat of harsh texture and dense, soft undercoat. The ears are small and pointed typically addressed standing to the front. The tail is set high, thick and strong, it is rolled over the back

Definition of the color sesame: Equal mixture of white and black hair.

• Black sesame: More black than white hairs.
• Red sesame: Ground color of hair red, mixture with black hair.

Nature

How many descendants of the Chow he is a " one-man dog ", independent, stubborn and vigilant, but loyal to his master. He is an avid hunter and an excellent companion dog.