Kishu Ken
12 - 15 yearsLife Expectancy
A medium-sized, well-balanced spitz-type hunting dog of ancient Japanese lineage, known for its nobility, endurance, and dignified temperament. Features erect ears, curled tail, and typically solid white coat, though sesame and red are also found.
Breed Statistics
- Energy Level3/5
- Trainability3/5
- Playfulness3/5
- Protectiveness3/5
- Barking1/5
- Drooling1/5
- Good with Children3/5
- Good with Other Dogs3/5
- Good with Strangers5/5
- Shedding3/5
- Coat Length1/5
- Grooming1/5
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 17 - 22 inches |
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| Height (Female) | 17 - 22 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 30 - 60 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 30 - 60 lbs |
Breed History
Ancient Japanese hunting breed from the mountainous Kishu region of the Kii Peninsula, prized for hunting wild boar and deer. Designated as a Natural Monument of Japan in 1934 to preserve its purity and recognized by the FCI in the Spitz and Primitive Types group.