|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 
Hokkaïdo
|
| |
|
 |
| group: spitz
|
height: m
19.9-20.28" /
48.5 - 51.5 cm,
f 17.91-19.09" / 45.5 - 48.5 cm
|
| types: |
weight: 45-65
lbs /
20.41- 29.48 kg |
| colors: |
Sesame
(red fawn hairs with black tips),
brindle, red, black, grizzle, black and tan, white. |
| physical traits: |
sturdy, well boned,
can withstand severe cold and heavy snowfalls
|
| hair type: |
outer coat harsh
and straight, undercoat soft
and dense. hair on the tail fairly long and
off-standing
|
personality/
temperament: |
stamina, endurance, dignified,
faithful, docile, very alert, bold, intelligent, fiercely
loyal, affectionate toward master. can be very vocal |
maintenance/
special needs:
|
easy to train |
| nickname: |
Ainu, Ainu-ken, Kyushu,
Ochi |
| origination: |
Japan |
| bred for: |
hunting bears and other
animals |
| identifying traits: |
some may have blue-black
colored tongue |
| ideal for: |
guarding, hunting, companion,
watchdog, home |
| good with kids? |
supervise as with any
large dog |
| life expectancy: |
15 yrs |
|
| of interest: |
said to have originated
from medium-sized Japanese dogs from Honshu and migrated
to Hokkaïdo around 1140. when breed
was designated a natural
monument in 1937 it took on the name of the area.
|
| kennel clubs: |
fci-(Asian Spitz and related breeds) |
| rescues: |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
home | herding | hound | molossoid | nonsporting | primitive | spitz | sporting | terrier | toy | working | write
us
©2003-2008 dogsindepth.com. all rights reserved.
|
|
