Japanese dogs certainly have something special in their appearance and way of being. Perhaps that’s why we found so many akita inu or Shiba Inu dogs, because they are adorable and very loyal.
In this Animal Expert article, we’ll show you 7 breeds of Japanese dogs that you should know if you’re thinking about adopting a dog. Some are already known, others less, although you should consider choosing a dog to adopt, so you should go to the pet shelters in your area to look for dogs to adopt.
- Read on and discover some breeds of Japanese dogs.
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Akita Inu is a pure Japanese dog breed, already millennial, that accompanies man for more than 3000 years. This amazing and beautiful dog has been used over the years for very different tasks, such as bone hunting, dogfighting or as a watchdog. Akita Inu is currently a very popular pet dog.
Dogs of this Japanese breed usually have a very strong personality and are a bit dominant, so you will have to socialize it because it is a very good puppy. Akita Inu doesn’t bark for anything, if you hear one of them bark, be careful.
You have to keep in mind that they are dogs of a single owner, does not mean that it does not give affection to other people of the family, it simply means that if you do not consider it owner, if you try to give orders, it will not be able to get good results.
The Akita Inu are very affectionate dogs with everyone in the family. They are a great option to be with the children because they will not complain if the little ones pull them from their ears or tail. They are very loyal dogs and dedicated to the group to which they belong.
The breed of Japanese dog Shiba Inu is one of the 6 breeds of dogs in particular in Japan and one of the few that is so old. Its appearance is quite identical to that of the Akita Inu although it is much smaller. Males generally do not exceed 40 centimeters and are very loyal to their owner. It is one of the closest breeds to the grey wolf, on the same scale as the Shar Pei.
It is an ideal dog to have inside the family nucleus, they are friendly with family members and other animals. But, they are also very active, so it is advisable to take them for a walk and exercise actively for their healthy physical and mental growth.
They have short hair and the colors they show range from reddish brown to white. There is also Shiba Inu completely white, but this is not the most common. Shiba Inu are very intelligent dogs, but sometimes so much, that by simple orders like sitting or giving us a paw, it costs them a little.
Shikoku inu, originally from Kochi in Japan, was once used to hunt large animals, such as wild boar or deer. Three varieties of this breed are known: Awa, Hongawa and Hata.
On the surface, it is identical to Shiba inu, although it is significantly larger. It is included in the breeds of medium dogs. It can measure between 43 and 55 cm in height and weigh between 20 and 23 kilos. Its snout is short, its ears small and triangular in shape and its fur can be three colors: white and closed, mainly black and black with details in red.
It is an agile and energetic dog, while still being faithful. You usually don’t have any problems or illnesses. They usually stay healthy, except for minor eye problems.
The Hokkaido inu, medium or large, is a strong dog with strong and straight tips. It is believed that his race came from China, although its origins date back 3000 years.
It is a dog that has historically been used both to hunt large animals, for example for bones, as to hunt wild boars or young. Your breed is included in the Spitz. As a rule, they have a genetic predisposition to good health, without congenital problems.
They are very active, so they need several daily walks and physical activity, otherwise they can show large weight gains, which you should keep in mind before adopting a dog of this breed. Your ideal would be between 20 and up to 30 kilos.
The most common color of the hairs of these dogs is the beige color, although the color gamut that these dogs can present is very wide.
Kishu ino remained a local dog on the island that has had the same for hundreds of years. It’s a little-known dog from the west. In the past, their fur had striking colors, but over time, the most common varieties became white, beige and black.
The face is sturdy, with two thick layers of hair. The cause is usually bent upwards and the ears are short and very hairy.
His character is quiet and docile. Although, depending on the level of exercise you perform, this may vary. If they don’t burn all the energy, they can become very nervous dogs. In these states, their barking is continuous and strong.
Their ideal environment would be a large field or a field in which they could play and perform the functions of watchdog.
Tosa inu’s story is relatively short. This is the result of a cross that will obtain a large dog and, therefore, has crossed with the Bulldog, the Argentine Dogo and the Sao Bernardo.
He is certainly exceptionally brave and strong, in fact today it is used in Japan for combat, although they are not violent or end up dying. However, Animal Expert does not entirely agree to use this dog to perform such practices that can have fatal consequences for inexperienced owners.
Currently, the Tosa inu is an excellent pet dog that has a stable character and can live without problems with other animals. He also gets along well with the little ones in the house.
Its snout is medium-sized, slightly wide and its nose is black. The ears are small in reaction to the size of the head, and its eyes are also small and earth brown with maroon tones. It is a very beautiful and impressive dog.
It has long hair and although it is not one of the dogs that loses the most, loses a lot and so you will have to brush it frequently. They are white and quiet in character although the minimum noise warns you.
This breed of Japanese dog is ideal to be with all members of the family, but it is advisable to keep an eye on strangers as they are very suspicious. The Japanese Spitz is much less well known than its direct cousins such as Samoyed and American Eskimo.
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