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Hot: 21 to 27 °C
Cold: -6 to 10 °C
1.50K to 5K USD
200 to 400 PSI
Jump: 4-5 Feet
Run: 27-30 Miles per hour (43-48 km/h)
In the past, the Kishu was very important to Japanese civilization, especially in the mountainous areas where it first appeared. The main use of the breed was as a hunting companion, demonstrating its adaptability in following deer and wild boar.
Known for its bravery, devotion, and strong desire to hunt, the Kishu developed into a vital tool for hunters and helped sustain whole towns. Its standing in Japanese society was further cemented by its capacity to track and recover games.
The medium-sized Kishu dog breed has a strong, well-proportioned body with prick ears and a tail that is elegantly curled, all of which are obvious references to its spitz ancestry. The physical characteristics of this breed show its lasting nature by telling the story of its beginnings as a proficient hunter of deer and wild boar in the difficult mountainous terrain of Japan.
This dog is descended from the hardy medium-sized Japanese dogs of old, raised especially for the difficult game-hunting of deer and wild boar. The breed was originally found in the untamed areas of Kishu, which is where it got its name. Its coats were originally spotted, red, white, and brindle. Nevertheless, in 1934 breed standards changed to allow only solid colors, which resulted in the extinction of spotted variants by 1945. The Kishu breed now has a strong preference for white.