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Houndmedium🌍 Japanboar-hunting dog and companion
Kishu Ken
Calm, loyal, courageous, reserved
Popularity
676
Quiet, determined boar hunter; devoted to family, needs firm but fair training.
Lifespan
11–13 years
Coat
harsh straight outer coat with soft dense undercoat, cheeks and tail fairly long
Colors
white, red, sesame
Male height
19–22 in
Female height
17–19 in
Male weight
30–60 lb
Female weight
30–50 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
5
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
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
