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Workingmedium🌍 Japanhunting dog and companion (Hokkaido / Ainu-ken)
Ainu Dog
Courageous, alert, loyal, reserved
Popularity
635
Hardy Hokkaido hunter for bear and boar; brave, loyal, and weather-ready.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
harsh straight outer coat with soft dense undercoat
Colors
red, brindle, sesame, white, black, wolf gray
Male height
19–22 in
Female height
18–21 in
Male weight
45–65 lb
Female weight
40–55 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
5
