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Japanese Kai Ken

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Size: Medium

Weight: 35 - 40 lbs.

Height: 18" - 23"

Life Span: 11 - 13 years

Health Problems: Excellent health record. No known hereditary conditions.

Origin: Japan (1700s)

Also Known As: Kai Dog, Kai Inu, Tora Inu, Tiger Dog

Group: Northern Breed / Spitz

Category: Companion Dog

Exercise Needs

No special exercise requirements.

Grooming Needs

Regular brushing is required for your Japanese Kai Ken.

Temperament

The Japanese Kai Ken tends to be extremely devoted to a single owner. It is often headstrong and difficult to train. However, it can adjust to apartment or city living if given plenty of opportunities to exercise. Makes an excellent watchdog.

Compatibility with Kids

Often good with children

History

Originally used for hunting large game, the breed fell out of favor with the Japanese people once European breeds started being imported into the country after WWI. In the 1930s, breeder Haruo Isogai worked to improve the reputation of the Kai Dog, earning the breed a designation as a "Natural Monument.""

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Formulated for dogs 7 years and older.

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