Nihon's Legend
日本伝説
-Nihon densetsu-
Shikoku breeding in the heart of Germany
Breeding with heart and mind, out of passion and love.
Kishu Ken, Tai Chi Ken, Kumano Ken
since 1934 natural monument
The Kishu Region includes what is now Wakayama and Mie Prefectures. Kishu, an excellent hunting dog that is still valued for it in Japan today. Traditionally, he specializes in deer and wild boar.
A legend says that the Kishu also descended from the wolf. A hunter, out of pity, helped a wounded wolf and asked for a puppy in return. The wolf kept his promise and the pup became a great hunter and the ancestor of the Kishu.
Character:
Intelligent dogs that are very active. Hunting dogs with a strong will through and through which requires consistent leadership. They adore their family but don't really need further excessive canine contact (SSA). Bonding is deeply rooted in Kishu - "swan loyalty". He also has a relatively high will-to-please.
Current:
Today there are more white than "colorful" Kishu. This is because one lineage, the Ouchiyama lineage, produced impressive hunting Kishu. These were mostly white. Due to this popularity and the genes, there are hardly any colored Kishu left.
It should therefore be noted that even without any hunting performance/drives from parent animals, this factor is so deeply rooted that the Kishu can naturally bring a high drive.
The Kishu is also highly endangered in existence, similar to the Shikoku.
Health:
In Kishu, as everywhere else, HD, ED, eyes and PL are to be checked. Autoimmune diseases are more common, but they are easily treatable. Thyroid problems can also occur.
Ryoshi - Picture by Sandy Löwe
white
Proportion in the total population approx. 75%
Red tinges (recessive) can occur in white Kishu. Similar to cream and "biscuit" stains. These are allowed in Japan but less preferred overseas.
Black nose sponges are preferred. Shades from dark to flesh-colored/pink are permitted.
Picture by Lenka Dvorakova
sesame
Share in the total population approx. 15%
Different variants are possible here. It can also be divided into red sesame, sesame and black sesame, but they are all listed under sesame.
Image by CJ McCammon
red
Proportion in the total population approx. 6%
This color is relatively uncommon in Kishu. Light black hair is acceptable.
Image by CJ McCammon
black and tan
Share in the total population approx. 2%
This color is "functionally extinct" and is only mentioned in the Nippo Standard.
Image by CJ McCammon
Pinto
- not permitted in the standard -
Urajiro is mandatory in colored Kishu in the Nippo standard. However, many dogs don't show this until they are 3 or 4 years old when they are fully mature. The necessity is not mentioned in other standards.
