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 originated from medium-sized dogs that existed in Japan in the ancient times. It became established as a breed in the Kai district (Yamanashi Prefecture), which is surrounded by mountains. Another name for this breed is "Kai tora-ken". A distinguishing feature in this dog is its brindled coat.These dogs are used mainly for hunting wild boar and deer. Their strong inclination to form a pack is thought to contribute towards maintaining the purity of the breed. The breed was designated as a "natural monument" in 1934.GENERAL APPEARANCEMedium-sized dog, well balanced, sturdily built, muscles well developed. The dog has the characteristics of a dog living in mountainous districts of Japan. Limbs strong and hocks remarkably developed.IMPORTANT PROPORTIONSThe ratio of height at withers to length of body is 10 : 11.BEHAVIOUR/TEMPERAMENTThe temperament is keen and very alert.HEADCRANIAL REGIONForehead broad.Stop abrupt with slight furrow.FACIAL REGIONNoseBlack, nasal bridge straight.MuzzlePointed, not very long, but moderately thick.LipsTight.TeethStrong with a scissor bite.CheeksWell developed.EyesRelatively small, nearly triangular and dark brown in colour.EarsSlightly larger than those of other medium-sized Japanese dogs, triangular, slightly inclining forward and firmly pricked.NECKThick, powerful and muscular.BODYWithersHighBackStraight and short.LoinsBroad and muscular.ChestDeep, ribs moderately sprung.BellyWell drawn up.TailSet on high, thick, vigorously curled or carried curved like a sickle over the back. Tip nearly reaching the hocks when let down.FOREQUARTERSShouldersModerately sloping with developed muscles.ForearmStraight, heavy and muscular.ElbowsClose to the body.PasternsSlightly inclining.HINDQUARTERSUpper thighsLong.Lower thighsShort.HocksTough and elastic.FEETToes well arched and tightly closed; pads thick and elastic; nails hard and preferably dark in colour.GAITLight and resilient.COATHAIROuter coat harsh and straight; undercoat soft and dense. The hair on the tail is fairly long and off-standing.COLOURBlack brindle, red brindle and brindle. As a feature of this breed, solid colour in puppyhood may turn brindle as the dog grows.SIZEHeight at withersDogs53 cmBitches48 cmThere is a tolerance of 3 cm.FAULTSAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.- Light-coloured nose.- Slightly overshot or undershot mouth.- Light-coloured eyes.- Long or short hair.- Shyness.- Bitchy dogs/doggy bitches.DISQUALIFYING FAULTS- Extremely overshot or undershot mouth.- Ears not pricked.- Hanging tail, short tail.- Faded colour.- Coat with many white spots.- Extreme shyness.N.BMale animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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