History The Shikoku Inu is one Japan‘s native breeds and is intermediate in size between the larger Akita Inu and the small Shiba Inu. The Shikoku Inu originated in the mountain ranges of the Kochi Prefecture on the Island of Shikoku, Japan. This island is very mountainous and not easily accessible. Like the Kai Ken […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Working dog Height: males 18-22 in., females 17-20 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Kai Ken? The Kai Ken, also known as the Tora Inu, is […]
Identical twins are two beings developing from the same fertilized egg. They share the same genetic material and the same amniotic sac. Original thoughts were that pups can be fraternal twins or triplets meaning they have the same sire but are not identical. Half siblings can have the same mother but different fathers. Often what […]
