Shikoku: Dog Breed Profile

The Shikoku is a medium-sized spitz breed that hails from the mountain ranges of Kochi on the Japanese island of Shikoku. The breed is sometimes referred to as the Kochi-Ken. The Shikoku was used to hunt wild boars and prized as a devoted companion. The Shikoku is rare, even in its home country, but more so in North America. The ancient Shikoku is what can be known as a primitive breed, which means the dogs retain more wild characteristics than other domesticated breeds that have grown more used to living with humans over the centuries.

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