Kai Ken
12 - 15 yearsLife Expectancy
Medium-sized Japanese spitz-type breed with distinctive brindle coat and athletic build, renowned for agility and loyalty as a skilled mountain hunter
Breed Statistics
- Energy Level4/5
- Trainability4/5
- Playfulness3/5
- Protectiveness5/5
- Barking3/5
- Drooling1/5
- Good with Children3/5
- Good with Other Dogs3/5
- Good with Strangers3/5
- Shedding3/5
- Coat Length1/5
- Grooming2/5
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 15.5 - 19.5 inches |
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| Height (Female) | 15.5 - 19.5 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 20 - 40 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 20 - 40 lbs |
Breed History
Ancient Japanese breed from the mountainous Kai region where brindle coat provided camouflage. Used for hunting wild boar and deer, designated as a national monument in 1934 to preserve breed purity. One of six native Japanese spitz breeds.