Hokkaido Ken

Other names: Aïnou Ken, Ainu Ken, Chien de Hokkaïdo

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Hair type	Half-long
Origin	Japan
Template	Average
Head shape	Triangular

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 18 kg to 23 kg	From 45 cm to 49 cm
Male	From 20 kg to 25 kg	From 48 cm to 52 cm

History of the breed

the   Hokkaido Ken races down the old Japanese medium sized dogs that accompanied migrants from Honshu (the main island of Japan) to Hokkaido during the Kamakura period ^(12th century). It was also long called Ainu Ken, in reference to the Ainu, an indigenous population that inhabited the island of Hokkaido and who traditionally bred this dog for hunting bears and other animals .

The Hokkaïdo Ken breed was definitively recognized by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) on April 22, 1964. Its official FCI standard in force was published on October 30, 2016.

Physical features

His hair: straight and fairly hard in texture. The outer coat is associated with a soft and dense undercoat. More bushy and long on the tail.
Its color: sesame, brindle, red, black, black and tan, white.
His head: the appearance typical of primitive Asian dogs (triangular shape and small pointed ears). The skull and forehead are broad and slightly flattened, the stop light but defined, the black nose (less pigmentation in white dogs is tolerated), the wedge-shaped muzzle, the lips firm and with black edges, the jaws strong and scissor bite, the cheeks well developed.
His ears: small, triangular in shape and slightly tilted forward.
His eyes: almost triangular in shape, not too small and dark brown in color.
His body: of robust and harmonious conformation. The withers are high, the back straight and strong, the kidney moderately broad and muscular, the croup rather sloping, the chest well developed, deep and rather broad, the ribs well sprung and the belly slightly raised.
Its tail: set high, thick, carried above the back and well curved.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

the   Hokkaido Ken   is a tough dog, full of dignity , loyal , very determined and intelligent . Presenting a balanced temperament, the Hokkaïdo Ken is rather obedient compared to other dogs in its category. He gets along with the whole family , is particularly attached to his master and is a good watchdog thanks to his alert character.

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Education

The education of Hokkaido Ken requires a dose of firmness , but without any form of brutality. He does not accept the balance of power, giving the best of himself when he feels valued and loved by his master. Positive reinforcement works very well with this dog.

Living conditions

the   Hokkaido Ken   is aimed mainly at active teachers , able not only to offer him daily exercise , but also to show firmness and justice in his education. The ideal living environment for a Hokkaïdo Ken dog would be the countryside or the proximity of a natural site (forest, beach, mountain …), and living in a house with a large garden . Apartment life suits him much less.

Health

the   Hokkaido Ken   is a strong , resistant and enduring dog. There is not much to fear from a health standpoint in this dog.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

the   Hokkaido Ken   undergoes 2 periods of moult per year, during which the old hair is replaced to constitute a dress more adapted to the seasonal specificities. The maintenance of this dog remains not very restrictive , but it must be ensured on a regular basis.

It is recommended to brush the dog once or twice a week . During the moult, brushing becomes more frequent, ideally daily in order to eliminate all the dead hairs and to ventilate the coat properly.

Her teeth need to be brushed regularly to eliminate tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. If they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this it is recommended to seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.

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Food

The diet of Hokkaïdo Ken must be adapted to his level of physical activity, his size and his age.

Physical activity

Active dog, the   Hokkaïdo Ken needs to exercise daily , with one or 2 long outings each day with games.

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