Hokkaido Breed

Description : The Ainu Dog is a thin, muscular, sturdy-looking dog. It is impulsive and fast and has a light gait. Ainu's have small, erect ears that are at a right angle to the brow. Its eyes are somewhat small, dark brown and set triangularly. The teeth are healthy, solid and non-protruding. Some have spots of black on their tongues. The bridge is straight leading to its dark nose. The well-fitted lips have dark pigmentation. The tail curls in typical Spitz fashion. The Forelegs are straight and lean and the hindquarters are covered with a double coat. The harsh, straight coat colors come in sesame, brindle, wolf gray, red, brown or white.

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Ainu Dog : This page gives information about the Ainu dog including origin, size, features, and information. From the Continental Kennel Club.

Hokkaido Dog or Ainu Dog : A detailed profile of this northern Japanese hunting breed with many names including Ainu Dog, Ainu-Ken, Ainu Inu, Hokkaido Dog, Hakkaidoken.

Hokkaido or Ainu Dog : The Hokkaido or Ainu Dog is one of the traditional breeds of Japanese dogs along with the Akita, Shiba and others. Includes photographs.

Japanese Breeds : From Media-Akita.

Origins of the Hokkaido : Development of this native Japanese dog, with photo.