Kai Inu
Medium dog breeds
Origin: | Japan |
Size Type: | Medium dog breeds |
Height: | 20 inches (50 cm) |
Weight: | 11-23 kg |
Form of ear: | Wingnut |
Form of a tail: | Tail wind |
Life span: | 13 years |
Japanese Site: | Kai Inu |
Overview
Beast of medium-sized hound was in the region around the Southern Alps in Yamanashi Prefecture, dog name is attached from the nickname of the region called Kai. It is believed that because the population is strong, it was used for deer hunting and wild boar, but since it is not close to each other breed, purebred has been maintained. This dog grows, from the fact that hair color is as shown in tiger, and it is also called the "Kai tiger". It was designated as a natural monument in 1934.
Characteristics
Differences in male and female is not a clear, male masculine, female has a feminine atmosphere. Body trim, hard muscle, there is no wasted subcutaneous fat. And well tolerated in the heat and cold wind and snow, it has the characteristics of a mountain dog rich in endurance. Back is short and horizontal, waist strong and developed. Forehead is broad, shallow grooves. Lips tightened, engagement is scissor bytes. There is a tail pointing and tail wind. A double coat, undercoat is soft and dense, hard guard hair is straight hair.
Temperament
Sense deposition and brave, very sensitive. It's really obedient to his master, but vigilance is strong in others.
Color
Some black tiger, red tiger, but some thing with white on the chest and foot.
How to Care & How to Train
Care of coat because it is short hair, it may be a degree for a short time every day brushing.
Exercise
Care of coat because it is short hair, it may be a degree for a short time every day brushing.
Disease to be careful
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Disease that can be seen occasionally
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Inspection want to
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