Comparison: Shikoku and Taiwan Dog

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

Shikoku
Photo: Canarian, CC BY 4.0, source
Taiwan Dog
Photo: Cho Hsun Lu, CC BY 3.0, source
ShikokuTaiwan Dog
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originJapanTaiwan
CategoryMediumMedium
Weight–12–18 kg
Recognition features
  • 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
  • Medium-sized dry, sinewy dog with a triangular head and almond-shaped eyes
  • Thin pricked ears and a sickle tail
  • Short hard coat: black, brindle, fawn, white or combinations
CoatRather harsh straight outer coat and soft dense undercoat; sesame, red or black-and-tan.Short, hard coat lying tight to the body (1.5–3 cm); black, brindle, fawn, white, or white with black, fawn or brindle.
PurposeJapanese boar hunter from the mountains of Kochi Prefecture; tough, agile and enthusiastic.Native Taiwanese hunting, watch and companion dog descended from South Asian hunting dogs.

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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.