ORIGINJapan.DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID 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 ancient times. It became established as a breed in the mountainous districts in Kishu (Wakayama and Mie Prefecture). Initially, these dog's coats were often marked with conspicuous colours such as red, sesame or brindle. From 1934, however, only solid colours were accepted for this breed; conspicuously marked coats had disappeared by 1945, never to reappear. Currently, white coats may be found in this breed.These dogs are used for hunting, now mainly wild boar, but at one time also deer. The breed took on the name of the region where it was bred. It was designated as a "natural monument" in 1934.GENERAL APPEARANCEMedium-sized dog, well balanced and muscles well developed. The dog has pricked ears and a curled or sickle tail. The conformation is strong, well boned and compact.IMPORTANT PROPORTIONSThe ratio of height at withers to length of body is 10 : 11.BEHAVIOUR/TEMPERAMENTDog of noteworthy endurance, showing nobility, dignity and naive feeling. The temperament is faithful, docile and very alert.HEADCRANIAL REGION ForeheadBroad.StopRather abrupt, with a slight furrow.FACIAL REGION NoseBlack, flesh colour permitted with a white coat.Nasal bridge straight.MuzzleFairly thick, wedge-shaped and tapering.LipsTight.TeethStrong, with a scissor bite.CheeksRelatively well developed.EyesRelatively small, nearly triangular, set well apart and dark brown in colour.EarsSmall, triangular, slightly inclining forward and firmly pricked.NECKThick and muscular.BODYWithersHigh.BackStraight and short.LoinsBroad and muscular.ChestDeep, ribs moderately sprung.BellyWell drawn up.TailSet on high, thick, carried vigorously curled or curved like a sickle over the back, the tip nearly reaching to the hocks when let down.FOREQUARTERS ShouldersModerately sloping with well developed muscles. Shoulder joints moderately angulated.ElbowSet close to the body.ForearmStraight.PasternsSlightly inclining.HINDQUARTERSUpper thighsLong.Lower thighsShort.HocksTough and strong.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 cheeks and tail fairly long.COLOURWhite, red and sesame.SIZEHeight at withersDogs 52 cmBitches 46 cmThere is a tolerance of 3 cm.FAULTSAny 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.- Long hair.- Bitchy dogs/doggy bitches.DISQUALIFYING FAULTS- Ears not pricked.- Extremely overshot or undershot mouth.- Hanging tail, short tail.- Shyness.N.B.Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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