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Hokkaido

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

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Hokkaido

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

Training

Interesting facts

Hokkaido

Other names: Hokkaido-Inu, Dō-ken, Ainu-ken, Seta, Ainu dog, Hokkaido-Ken

Representatives of this breed are very old dogs from Japan, which is extremely rare outside its native country. Also, if you want to get such a pet, be prepared for the fact that Hokkaido needs an experienced owner who can firmly defend his position and become a real leader, because otherwise these dogs simply will not accept him.

FCI group:

Spitz and primitive types

FCI section:

Asian Spitz and related breeds

Withers height

48-52

18.9-20.5

cminch

cm inch

Withers height

45-49

17.7-19.3

cminch

cm inch

weight

15-20

33-44

kglbs

kg lbs

life span

12-15 years

country of origin

Japan

fur length

breed origin

size

Moderate

Appearance

These are medium-sized dogs with a strong muscular body that looks beautiful and proportional. Deep chest with massive neck, limbs should be straight and strong. The face is triangular, with a flat forehead and skull. Small black eyes immediately attract attention. Small ears are set high and should not hang down. The tail is set low, bent into a ring, and lies on the back. The coat of Hokkaido-Inu is short, and straight, with a well-developed undercoat. The colors can be white, red, brown, fawn, brindle, black and tan, and wolf-gray.

Coat type

Eye colour

Fur colour

Ears

Eyes shape

Fur length

Fur type

Coat type

Eye colour

Fur colour

Ears

Eyes shape

Fur length

Fur type

Origin

Hokkaido-Inu are one of the earliest Japanese dog breeds, and they also became the ancestors of many other modern breeds. A people called the Ainu settled on the Japanese island of Hokkaido some 3,000 years ago, and it was they who used representatives of this breed for hunting. Hokkaido-Inu are a role thanks to their endurance and fearlessness, they could not hunt bears, foxes, or fur. After the Second World War, the population of these dogs decreased significantly, and nowadays is also small. The standard of this breed was approved in 1982.

Origin countries

Japan

Temperament

Most of the time, dogs of this breed have a serious service character with ideal working qualities. Hokkaido-Inu have many positive character traits, including reliability, courage, and strength. But do not forget that behind each sign there must be a strong owner who can direct their aggression and stubbornness in the right direction. Hokkaido-Inu treats strangers with suspicion and is ready to attack as soon as he gives an excuse. These are patient dogs, but still be careful when bringing them into a family where there are small children or pets, be sure to introduce them to each other at an early age. The owner must always be the authority for the dog, otherwise Hokkaido-Inu will stop obeying and become uncontrollable.

Behavior:

Loyal to owner

Activity Level:

Active

Training

It is very important to start training Hokkaido-Inu from an early age, namely: correcting aggressive behavior, discipline, and basic commands. These are very serious working dogs, so it is important that the owner is an authority for them, only in this case the dog will understand what they want from it and follow commands with half a word. If you start to show aggression or cruel behavior, the dog will become unmanageable and start to misbehave. If you are not sure that you will be able to cope with the sexual maturation of the Hokkaido-Inu, when it starts trying to change the position of the leader - be sure to contact a professional dog trainer.

Activity Level:

Active

Interesting facts

As could be understood from the history of the breed, Hokkaido-Inu got their name precisely because of the island on which they were born.
In Japan, it is forbidden to take Hokkaido-Inu out of the country, because they are a very valuable cultural monument, and they are also small in number.
There are only 7,000 dogs in Japan.
In Japan, Hokkaido-Inu are so popular that they are not even characters of the mobile company Softbank, and they are also often shown on TV.

Keeping conditions

Diet preferences

Grooming

Common health issues

Diet preferences

Grooming

Common health issues

Dogs of this breed are very active, so Hokkaido-Inu needs a diet enriched with vitamins, which will meet all the norms. In particular, the following should be included in the diet: lean types of meat (lamb or veal), poultry meat, and offal (tripes, hearts, and kidneys are best). Also pamper the dog with deboned sea fish, eggs, and fermented milk products. It is better not to give them porridge, bread, and cereals. Also, natural products should be fresh, raw, or frozen, in no case cooked, because in this case, they lose all useful elements. Always feed the Hokkaido-Inu after walks and make sure there is water in the bowl. Add a vitamin-mineral complex to the diet.

Caring for Hokkaido-Inu is not difficult at all, they can adapt to different climatic conditions and living conditions, whether they buy an apartment or a private house. However, it should be remembered that the story is a lot of physical activities and loads. It will be enough to brush the dog's hard coat several times a week with a hard brush with iron teeth. You can bathe a little less often with the help of special shampoos. Be sure to trim your pet's claws every month, as well as wipe the eyes with a wet cotton pad every day. Ears can be treated a little less often, as well as brushing your pet's teeth, by the way, this can be done with the help of special treats or paste.

Grooming intencity:

Easy to groom

Representatives of this breed are one of the most hardy and healthy dogs in the world, so in fact Hokkaido-Inu have very few hereditary diseases, only infectious diseases for which the dog must be vaccinated regularly. Also, don't forget to treat ticks and other parasites, this can also keep your pet healthy. Before you take a puppy, be sure to check it on genetic tests so that no tendencies are detected.