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Ainu Dog | Akita | Hokkaido | Japanese Chin | Shiba Inu |
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| physical traits | - sturdy - well boned - can withstand severe cold and heavy snowfalls | - large - heavy-boned - powerful presence - poised - regal. Japanese resembles larger Shiba Inu | - sturdy - well boned - can withstand severe cold and heavy snowfalls | - elegant - graceful - dainty - nimble | - small - seldom barks but shreiks - robust - agile - nimble - well-muscled - compact |
| colors | - Sesame (red fawn hairs with black tips) - brindle - red - black - grizzle - black and tan - white. | any | - Sesame (red fawn hairs with black tips) - brindle - red - black - grizzle - black and tan - white. | - black and white - red and white | - red - bright orange-red - black with tan points (black with brownish cast-not blue) - red sesame - sable (black-tipped hairs on rich red - cinnamon - all with urajiro (cream to white) markings and all with cream - buff or gray undercoat. Cr |
| personality/ temperament | - stamina - endurance - dignified - faithful - docile - very alert - bold - intelligent - fiercely loyal - affectionate toward master. can be very vocal | - loyal - devoted - affectionate - friendly to family and friends - independent - reserved with strangers - courageous - dignified - responsive - alert - spirited - intelligent - territorial - strong guarding and protective inst | - stamina - endurance - dignified - faithful - docile - very alert - bold - intelligent - fiercely loyal - affectionate toward master. can be very vocal | - lively - sensitive - bright - alert - robust - merry - fiesty - affectionate - intelligent - charming - robust - gentle - responsive - inquisitive - independent - reserved with strangers and in strange surroundings | - independent - good natured - alert - curious - reserved with strangers - loyal - spirited - bold - cheerful - affectionate - stubborn. some can be aggressive to humans - overly shy |
| maintenance/ special needs | easy to train | - much exercise - requires alot of food - develop dominance hierarchy early - brush regularly - protect from strangers - most even-tempered but some difficult to handle - some are quite aloof and require patience to obedience train - tenden | easy to train | - constant brushing to prevent matting - susceptible to breathing and heart ailments | - requires patient owner - can be aggressive to other dogs |
| nickname | - Ainu - Ainu-ken - Kyushu - Ochi | - Japanese Akita - Akita Inu - 'tender in heart - strong in strength' | - Ainu - Ainu-ken - Kyushu - Ochi | - Japanese Spaniel - Chin | "little brushwood dog" |
| origination | Japan | Japan, largest of all Japanese breeds | Japan | Japan | Japan's most popular and smallest dog |
| bred for | hunting bears and other animals | - large game hunting - dog fighting | hunting bears and other animals | - companionship - nobility - aristocracy | - flush birds - small game hunting |
| identifying traits | some may have blue-black colored tongue | ... | some may have blue-black colored tongue | ... | shreiks |
| height | ... | 20~28 (inch) | ... | 8~12 (inch) | ... |
| weight | 45~65 (lbs) | ... | 45~65 (lbs) | 4~13 (lbs) | ... |
| height for male | 19.9~20.28 (inch) | ... | 19.9~20.28 (inch) | ... | (inch) |
| height for female | 17.91~19.09 (inch) | ... | 17.91~19.09 (inch) | ... | ... |
| ideal for | - guarding - hunting - companion - watchdog - home | - family - companionship - protection - any climate | - guarding - hunting - companion - watchdog - home | - companionship - country or city life - other pets - cooler weather | - companionship - watchdog - country or city life - any climate |
| good with kids? | supervise as with any large dog | supervise, large puppies can be rowdy, intolerant of teasing and rough play, best with kids of their own family | supervise as with any large dog | yes | yes, with children over age six trained to respect the dog or puppy |
| interesting facts | said to have originated from medium-sized Japanese dogs from Honshu and migrated to Hokkaïdo around 1140. when breed was designated a natural monument in 1937 it took on the name of the area. | - have webbed feet and strong swimmer - largest of Japanese Spitz type dogs | said to have originated from medium-sized Japanese dogs from Honshu and migrated to Hokkaïdo around 1140. when breed was designated a natural monument in 1937 it took on the name of the area. | ... | almost became extinct during World War II |
| lifespan | 15 (year) | 10~14 (year) | 15 (year) | 12 (year) | 12~13 (year) |
| kennel clubs | fci-(Asian Spitz and related breeds) | - akc - ukc-(working dog group) - fci-(Asian Spitz dog group) - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(utility dog group) - ckc | fci-(Asian Spitz and related breeds) | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(toy dog group) - fci-(Japanese Chin dog group) - ukc-(companion dog group) - ckc-(a.k.a. Japanese Spaniel) | - akc-(nonsporting dog group) - fci-(Asian Spitz dog group) - ukc-(northern dog group) - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(utility dog group) - ckc |
| hair type | - outer coat harsh and straight - undercoat soft and dense. hair on the tail fairly long and off-standing | - short - thick fur - doublecoated - harsh - hard - straight outercoat - fine - soft - dense undercoat - sheds twice a year | - outer coat harsh and straight - undercoat soft and dense. hair on the tail fairly long and off-standing | - long - profuse - straight - silky | - double coated-straight - short - dense - stiff outer coat - soft thick undercoat |
| ear | ... | - deafness - eye | ... | ... | ... |
| weight for male | ... | 100~130 (lbs) | ... | ... | (lbs) |
| weight for female | ... | 70~100 (lbs) | ... | ... | ... |
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