Human orientation
Medium-high rating: gentle with the owner. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Shikoku
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History of the Shikoku breed
Origin: Japan
It comes from Shikoku Island in Kochi Prefecture, a remote mountainous region. Bred for hunting big game.
Shikoku is a rare Japanese breed (about 49-52 cm) for hunting big game, with a double coat of red, "sesame" or black and tan color. Energetic, alert, very hardy; gentle with the owner. Needs a lot of movement, and is not suitable for living with small pets.
Sizeaverage
OriginJapan
Life is nearby
Suitable for very active owners. Requires regular significant loads.
Walks
High: Stamina and energy require significant daily movement.
Training
Puppies are easy to train, but with age it becomes more difficult. It is necessary to start early, consistently.
Care
Double wool does not smell "dog" and is considered clean. They are bathed once every few months and thoroughly dried with a hair dryer for dogs. Twice a year, the coat sheds completely: then care is mandatory.
Children
Contacts with children must be supervised: an energetic hunter.
Other animals
The hunting instinct is high, he chases small animals. It is not recommended to live with small pets.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: Learns easily as a puppy.
Zooaggression
Low Score: High Hunting Instinct.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Average score: moderate coat care.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: detailed data on hereditary diseases of the Shikoku breed are scarce. Ask the breeder for documentary results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the Shikoku breed should correspond to its age. Lameness, pain, or reluctance to move require a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
Eyes and heart need regular attention from a doctor. How often to do special examinations is suggested by the breed club and the doctor. Ask the breeder what tests the parents have passed.
Photo of the breed
