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- Life span:12–15 years
Hokkaido
Also called Ainu dog, Ainu-ken, Dō-ken, Hokkaido Ken, Hokkaido-Inu and Seta
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
The Hokkaido is a medium-sized breed of dog from the island of Hokkaido in Japan. These dogs are medium in size, with a thick double coat of fur to protect them from the cold. They have a dignified and loyal demeanor, making them excellent guard and companion dogs. They are intelligent and trainable, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are brave and alert, with an instinct to protect their family and property.
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 18–20 in (45–52 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Hokkaido, Japan (ancient, predates 20th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Bold
Dignified
Independent
Intelligent
Loyal
Coat colours
Black, black and tan, brindle, red, sesame, white and wolf-gray
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 44–66 lb (20–30 kg) | 44–66 lb (20–30 kg) |
| Height | 19–20 in (48–52 cm) | 18–19 in (45–49 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Hokkaido - Dog Breed Information (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- All about Hokkaido breed (opens in a new tab)
- Hokkaido - Asian Spitz and related breeds - Japan Dogs (opens in a new tab)
- Hokkaido Dog Breed Information and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Hokkaido (dog breed) - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Hokkaido Dog - Top Facts & Guide - Animal Corner (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).