Energetic, Alert, Enthusiastic
The original Shikoku, or Kochi-ken, existed in the mountain ranges of Kochi Prefecture on the Island of Shikoku. They were highly valued by the Matagi (Japanese hunters) as a tracker of game, particularly wild boar. He is a medium-sized dog with well-balanced and well-developed, โฆ
Energy
60%
Shedding
0%
Trainability
0%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
0%
Coat Type
Double coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best value grain-free option โ great for active dogsโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best mid-range orthopedic โ great for dogs who don't need clinical-graโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ walks, play sessions, or swimming.
FCI Group
Group 5 โ Spitz and Primitive Types
Section
Aziatische keeshonden
Status
recognized