KISHU

Endurance

Noble

Faithful

Medium size

Well balanced

Curled tail

Group	📌
Size	Medium📌
Utilization	Hunting dog, companion
Appearance	Medium-sized dog, well balanced and muscles well developed. The dog has pricked ears and a curled or sickle tail. The conformation is strong, well boned and compact.
🖍️Nicknames	Kishu Ken Kishu Inu
Country of origin	Japan
Lifespan, years	12 - 15
Height	43 cm - 55 cm
Weight	15 kg - 25 kg
Temperament	Dog of noteworthy endurance, showing nobility, dignity and naive feeling. The temperament is faithful, docile and very alert.
History	This breed originated from medium-sized dogs that existed in Japan in ancient times. It became established as a breed in the mountainous districts in Kishu (Wakayama and Mie Prefecture). Initially, these dogs’ coats were often marked with conspicuous colours such as red, sesame or brindle. From 1934, however, only solid colours were accepted for this breed; conspicuously marked coats had disappeared by 1945, never to reappear. Currently, white coats may be found in this breed. These dogs are used for hunting, now mainly wild boar, but at one time also deer. The breed took on the name of the region where it was bred. It was designated as a « natural monument » in 1934.