Hokkaido

Alert, loyal, courageous, intelligent, independent, devoted

Medium-sized, athletic spitz-type hunting dog with thick double coat, prick ears, curled tail, and alert expression. Originally bred by the Ainu people for hunting large game in harsh climates of Hokkaido, Japan.

Origin

Hokkaido, Japan

Life span

11-15 yrs

Weight (lbs)

Male: 44-66; Female: 44-57

Height (in)

Male: 18-21.5; Female: 18-20

Group

Working