Hokkaido (dog breed)

The Hokkaido (北海道犬, Hokkaidō-inu or Hokkaidō-ken) is a breed of dog originating from Japan. Other names for the breed include Ainu-ken, Seta and Ainu dog. In Japan, its name is sometimes shortened to Dō-ken (道犬). The Hokkaido is native to the prefecture of the same name in Japan.

Hokkaido
Other names
  • Hokkaido-Inu
  • Dō-ken
  • Ainu-ken
  • Seta
  • Ainu dog
  • Hokkaido-Ken
OriginJapan
Traits
Height Males 19.1–20.3 in (48.5–51.5 cm)
Females 17.9–19.1 in (45.5–48.5 cm)
Color sesame, brindle, red, black, black and tan, white
Kennel club standards
Japan Kennel Club standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)
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