Shikokus At Akashima Kennel

Our Males

Yamato Go Nidai Iwahorisou
(Yamato)
Japan Import
Born: Nov. 19, 2009
OFA Good, Patella Normal, CERF Normal
Sire: Hiryuu Go Iwaisou (JP)
Dam: Koruryuume Go Nidai Iwahorisou

Int./Can. Ch. Imiko-Seium v.d. Egmato
(Mike)
Born: Nov. 29, 2000
OFA Fair, Patella Normal, CERF D3A
Sire: Int./VDH Ch. Kazuhideryu Go Kazusa Okazawasou
Dam: Seiunhime Go Izumo Yanosow
#1 Shikoku in Canada in 2007

Ch. Tenshou Go Awahakuga
(Kuma)
Japan Import
Born: Oct. 15, 2007.
OFA Excellent, Patella Normal, CERF Normal
Sire: Kuma Go Iyo Temmansou
Dam: Gingetsuhime Go Iyo Temmansou
# 1 Shikoku in 2010

Our Females

Ch./2011 World Junior Ch.
Akashima's Kochi-Ken Harayuki
(Yuki)
Born: Feb. 22, 2010.
OFA, Patella, CERF = Too Young
Sire: Ch. Tenshou Go Awahakuka (JP)
Dam: Int./Can. Ch. Yana-Nanako v.d. Egmato

Int./Can. Ch. Yana-Nanako v.d. Egmato
(Yana - Retired)
Born: Jan 25, 2001.
OFA Good, Patella Normal, CERF Normal
Sire: Int./VDH.Ch. Kazuhideryu Go Kazusa Okazawasow
Dam: Int./VDH Ch. Nanako Go Izumo Yanosow
#2 Shikoku in Canada in 2007

Daiyuume Go Iyo Tsukasasou
(Sachi - Retiring Soon)
Japan Import
Born: Sep. 15, 2003.
OFA Good, Patella Normal, CERF Normal
Sire: Taitou Go Ayumisou
Dam: Aozora Go Iyo Tsukasasou
#3 Shikoku in Canada in 2007

Ch. Murasaki Go Aymisou
(Mura - Retired)
Japan Import
Born: Oct 29, 2003.
OFA Good, Patella Normal, CERF Normal
Sire: Gyokushuuhou Go Ehime Oosawasou
Dam: Benihime Go Ayumisou
#1 Shikoku in 2008

Ch. Akashima's Kochi-Ken Aiko Mura
(Aiko)
Born: Oct. 23, 2005.
OFA Good, Patella Normal, CERF Normal
Sire: Shunkou Go None Ishiyamasou
Dam: Ch. Murasaki Go Ayumisou

Akashima's Kochi-Ken Chigusa
(Kimi)
Born: Sep. 23, 2006.
OFA Good, Patella Normal, CERF Normal
Sire: Int./Can.Ch. Imiko-Seim v.d. Edmato
Dam: Ch. Murasaki Go Ayumisou

Our New Japanese Imports

Fukuchiyo Go Nidai Iwahorisou
(Hime)
Born: Sep. 16, 2010.
OFA, Patella, CERF = Too Young
Sire: Kotofusa Go Nidai Iwahorisou
Dam: Kosumosu Go Nidai Iwahorisou

Ch. Chiharu Go Nidai Iwahorisou
(Hana)
Born: Sep. 16, 2010.
OFA, Patella, CERF = Too Young
Sire: Kotofusa Go Nidai Iwahorisou
Dam: Kosumosu Go Nidai Iwahorisou

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 tenacious 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 North America!

Shikokus Currently Available At Akashima Kennel:

We are currently sending out contracts for our planned 2012 and 2013 litters.

From time to time we have retired show and breeding dogs available. 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.