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Workingmedium🌍 Japanhunting dog and companion
Hokkaido
Brave, alert, loyal, hardy
Popularity
674
Sturdy northern spitz; courageous hunter with strong loyalty and weatherproof coat.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
rigid straight outercoat with a soft dense undercoat
Colors
red, white, brindle, sesame, black and tan
Male height
18–20 in
Female height
17–19 in
Male weight
44–66 lb
Female weight
33–44 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
5
