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The Shikoku is not a large Shiba!
These loving dogs are honest, straight forward and open
in their approach to people. Submissive to the family,
alert and curious they are tenatious trackers and energetic
companions.
Males are about 52 cm (20 inches)
at the withers and bitches are a bit longer and not quite
as tall (46 cm). Colours are black sesame and red sesame.
The Shikoku shares its coat type with the Shiba and most
other Nordic breeds having a dense undercoat with coarse
top guard hairs. The tail is carried curled on the back.
The Shikoku is a hunting dog that
was primarily bred on the island of Shikoku in Japan. These
dogs are not common in Japan, with fewer than 25 outside
of Japan. The breed was declared a Natural Monument in
1937.
In the early hours of October 23rd 2005 Mura (Murasaki Go Ayumisou)(Japanese
Import) X Ishi (Shunkou Go None Ishiyamasou)(Japanese Import)
whelped four female pups.
This is the first ever litter of Shikokus in Canada and
the first ever litter born of Japanese imported Shikokus
whelped in the Americas!
Shikokus Currently Available
At Akashima Kennel:
Our next litters should be in the spring and summer of 2009. If you are looking for a Shikoku dog that would be ready to go now, we currently have a 10 week old (as of Dec 10 2008) male pup available.Interested?
Call us for more information!
A deposit and a signed contract
is required for one of our Shikoku puppies. We only breed
these beautiful dogs if we have interest in puppies with
a suitable home. A fenced yard is required. References
can be given.
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