Kishu Ken
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Temperament
Alert, Good-natured, Confident
[1]A large-game hunter from Japan’s mountains
The Kishu Ken was used to hunt large game in Japan’s densely forested mountains. The AKC highlights its endurance and faithful, docile, alert temperament.
[1]Erect ears and developed muscles
AKC describes a medium-sized dog with compact, well-developed muscles, erect ears and a tail carried over the back, giving it a keen expression.
[1]Often white, with red and sesame also listed
White-coated individuals are common. AKC’s registration colours also list red and sesame alongside white.
[1]A large-game hunter developed in Wakayama
AKC’s history account identifies Wakayama as a region known for developing the Kishu Ken and describes its use in hunting boar and deer. It also records its designation as a Natural Monument in Japan in 1934.
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