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Japan

Tosa Dog Breed

The Tosa ( also called the Tosa Inu, Tosa-Ken or Japanese Mastiff) is a breed of dog of Japanese origin…

Shikoku Dog Breed

The Shikoku is a Japanese breed of dog from Shikoku island that is similar to a Shiba Inu. The Shikoku was recently…

Shiba Inu Dog Breed

Other Names: Japanese Shiba Inu, Japanese Small Size Dog, Japanese Brushwood Dog, Japanese Turf Dog, Shiba Ken. The Shiba Inu is…

Kishu Ken

The Kishu sometimes called Kishu Inu or Kishu dog is a Japanese breed of dog. It is descended from ancient medium-sized breeds and named…

Kai Ken

The Kai Ken (also called the Tora Inu or Tiger Dog) is a breed of dog from Japan where it…

Japanese Chin

The Japanese Chin, also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is a dog acknowledged for its importance to the Japanese nobility.…

Hokkaido Dog

Common nicknames: Dō-ken, Ainu-ken, Seta, Ainu dog, Hokkaido-Ken. The Hokkaido is a breed of dog originating from Japan. Other names for…

Akita dog

The Akita is a large breed of dog originating from the mountainous regions of northern Japan.  There are two separate varieties of…

Japan : Native Dog Breeds

1.Shiba-inu dog The Shiba Inu (柴犬, Japanese: [ɕiba̠ inɯ̟ᵝ]) is a Japanese breed of hunting dog. A small-to-medium breed, it is the smallest of the six original and distinct spitz breeds…