ORIGINJapan.DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE VALID ORIGINAL STANDARD20.12.1994.UTILIZATIONHunting dog, companion.FCI CLASSIFICATIONGroup 5 : Spitz and primitive typeSection 5 : Asian Spitz and related breedsWithout working trial.BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARYThis breed is said to have originated from medium-sized Japanese dogs that accompanied migrants from Honshu (the main island of Japan) to Hokkaido during the Kamakura era (in the 1140s), when exchanges were developing between Hokkaido and the Tohoku District. When the breed was designated as a "natural monument" in 1937, it took on the name of the area. It also came to be known as the "Ainu-ken", since the Ainu-the former inhabitants of Hokkaido-used to breed these dogs for hunting bears and other animals.The physique of the Hokkaido enables it to withstand severe cold and haevy snowfalls. It also shows accurate judgement and great stamina.GENERAL APPEARANCEMedium-sized dog with secondary sex characteristics strongly marked, well balanced, sturdily built and well boned. Muscles tough and clean cut.IMPORTANT PROPORTIONSThe ratio of height at withers to length of body is 10 : 11.The ratio of skull length to length of nasal bridge is 3 : 2.Length of skull equal to width of cheeks, being about one fourth of height at withers.BEHAVIOUR/TEMPERAMENTDog of noteworthy endurance, showing dignity and naive feeling. The temperament is faithful, docile, very alert and bold.HEADCRANIAL REGIONSkull and foreheadBroad and slightly flat.StopShallow, but defined.FACIAL REGIONNoseBlack, flesh colour permitted with a white coat. Nasal bridge straight.MuzzleWedge-shaped.LipsTight, with black edges.TeethStrong, with a scissor bite.CheeksWell developed.EyesRelatively small, nearly triangular, set well apart and dark brown in colour.EarsSmall, triangular, slightly inclining forward and firmly pricked.NECKPowerful and muscular, free from dewlap.BODYWithersHigh.BackStraight and strong.LoinsModerately broad and muscular.CroupProperly sloping.ChestForechest well developed. Chest deep and moderately broad; ribs well sprung.BellyWell drawn up.TailSet on high, thick and carried over the back vigorously curled or curved like a sickle, the tip nearly reaching hocks when let down.FOREQUARTERSShouldersModerately sloping.ForearmStraight, clean ut.PasternsSlightly inclining.HINDQUARTERSPowerful.HocksTough, sufficiently strong.FEETToes well arched and tightly closed; pads hard and elastic; nails hard and black or dark colour.GAITActive, quick, light and resilient.COATHAIROuter coat harsh and straight; undercoat soft and dense. The hair on the tail fairly long and off-standing.COLOURSesame, brindle, red, black, black and tan, white.SIZEHeight at withersDogs 48,5 - 51,5 cmBitches 45,5 - 48,5 cmFAULTSAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered as a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.- Slightly overshot or undershot mouth.- Bitchy dogs/doggy bitches.DISQUALIFYING FAULTS- Extremely overshot or undershot mouth.- Ears not pricked.- Hanging or short tail.- Shyness.N.B.Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.Blue-black colour in tongue is not considered as a fault.
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