Dogs
Hokkaido Inu
Other names: Hokkaido Inu, Hokkaido, Ainu-Ken, Ainu Dog, Hokkaïdo
hunting, companion
- Origin
- Japan
- Size
- Medium
- Height · Male
- 48.5–51.5 cm
- Height · Female
- 45.5–48 cm
- Weight · Male
- 18–22 kg
- Weight · Female
- 18–22 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11–14 years
- FCI
- FCI group 5 · 5 · n.º 261
Traits
Training
Guarding
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Temperament
Dog of noteworthy endurance, showing dignity and naive feeling. The temperament is faithful, docile, very alert and bold.
History
This breed is said to have originated from medium-sized Japanese dogs that accompanied migrants from Honshu (the main island of Japan) to Hokkaido during the Kamakura era (in the 1140s), when exchanges were developing between Hokkaido and the Tohoku District. When the breed was designated as a « natural monument » in 1937, it took an the name of the area. It also came to be known as the « Ainu-ken », since the Ainu-the former inhabitants of Hokkaido-used to breed these dogs for hunting bears and other animals. The physique of the Hokkaido enables it to withstand severe cold and heavy snowfalls. It also shows accurate judgement and great stamina.
Care
Fenced yard, socialization, exercise, training
Hokkaido Inu breeders
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