Shikoku (dog breed)
| Shikoku (dog breed) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
||
| FCI Standard No. 319 | ||
|
||
| Origin : | ||
| Alternative names: |
Kochi-ken |
|
| Withers height: |
Male : 52 cm. |
|
| Weight: |
not fixed |
|
| Varieties : |
Awa, Hongawa, Hata |
|
| List of domestic dogs | ||
The Shikoku ( Japanese 四 国 犬 , Shikoku inu / ken ) is a Japanese breed of dog recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 5, Section 5, Standard No. 319 ).
Origin and history
The Shikoku belongs to the Japanese Spitz family . Apparently this dog breed originated in Japan itself, because ancient ceramic figures were found that are believed to represent this type.
Today's Shikoku originated from a cross between Smooth Chow and the now extinct Nippon Inu. In addition to the Akita, he is also considered the Japanese national dog. The Shikoku was bred as a hunting dog and was mainly used to hunt wild boar in Kochi Prefecture . It is therefore sometimes called Kochi-ken ('Kochi dog'). In Japan it is also known as Tosa-inu / ken , which, however, also refers to the Tosa fighting dog.
description
The size of this sesame-colored Shikoku-inu (black-sesame and red-sesame) can be up to 55 cm, with straight, dense outer hair of a hard structure and a dense, soft undercoat . The ears are typically small and pointed to the front. The tail is set high, thick and strong, it is carried rolled up over the back.
Definition of the color sesame : Even mixture of white and black hair.
- Black sesame: More black than white hair.
- Red sesame: basic color red, mixture with black hair.
Essence
Like many descendants of the Chow, he is self-reliant, stubborn, and vigilant. He is a passionate hunter and excellent companion dog .
