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Hokkaido

Hokkaido-Ainu Ken

since 1937 natural monument

The Hokkaido is the "ice dog" among the Nihon Ken. He inhabits the northernmost region of them all and is accordingly well equipped for it. Small ears prevent unnecessary heat loss, large paws prevent them from sinking into the snow. They too were hunting dogs for bears and hoofed game (deer). Their history is closely intertwined with that of the Ainu (Japanese native people), which is why they are also called Ainu dogs. In the past, there was only oral tradition. A small detour, as follows, which reports on the birth of the Ainu:

An unknown time ago, a princess was washed up on a beach. Lonely in her distress, a white dog came to her with food. They have lived together ever since and even had a child. It was strong and powerful and the great grandfather of the Ainu.

It is very common for the breeds to be named after their respective regions of origin. There are 4 main lines in Hokkaido. The purest and only surviving line is the Chitose line. They are characterized by white fur, small ears and dogs with a broad forehead. All other Hokkaido are hybrids of the rest of the vanished lineages (Biratori, Atsuma (Azuma), and Yuwamizawa). From the Atsuma line increasingly come the brindle Hokkaido, some of which also had more pointed snouts.

The Hokkaido has been protected by the Japanese government since 1937 and is now overseen by 2 major registries. These Hokkaido registries are the Hokkaido Ken Hozonkai (Hokkaido Dog Preservation Society) and the Hokkaido Ken Kyokai (Hokkaido Dog Association).

Character:

Hokkaido are very brave. This is still proven today at breed shows with a live bear (Japan). He is bold and independent, but loves nothing more than the closeness of his human. They can be SSA (Same Sex Aggressive) and need good and consistent training and socialization. Hokkaido are problem solvers, which can manifest itself negatively in the event of a shortage. They are the loudest and most talkative Nihon Ken.

Current:

In Europe there is 1 hunting tested and guided Hokkaido!

Health:

By default, the Hokkaido is also screened for HD, PL, and eyes. In contrast to other Nihon Ken, the Hokkaido has good HD results here in the USA and Europe, despite the lack of testing in Japan. But he has increased eye diseases such as CEA, PRA and cataracts. He is very susceptible to CEA.