Comparison: Kishu and Shikoku

Kishu and Shikoku are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Kishu
Photo: Manager 67, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Shikoku
Photo: Canarian, CC BY 4.0, source
KishuShikoku
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originJapanJapan
CategoryMediumMedium
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized, compact dog, usually white
  • Small pricked ears, thick tail curled or sickle-shaped over the back
  • Accepted colours: white, red, sesame
  • Medium-sized, compact, clean-cut and muscular
  • Typical sesame-coloured coat (a mix of black, red and white hairs)
  • Pricked ears and a curled or sickle tail
CoatHarsh straight outer coat, soft dense undercoat; white, red or sesame.Rather harsh straight outer coat and soft dense undercoat; sesame, red or black-and-tan.
PurposeJapanese hunting dog for wild boar (formerly deer) from the mountains of Wakayama and Mie.Japanese boar hunter from the mountains of Kochi Prefecture; tough, agile and enthusiastic.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.