The Kai Ken (甲斐犬, also called the Tora Inu or Tiger Dog) is a breed of dog that hails from Japan where it is a natural monument and has been bred for centuries. It is an extremely rare dog even in its native land and is related to the Japanese Spitz dog type.
The Kai Ken is considered to be the most ancient, and purest dog breed in Japan.[citation needed] It was developed in the isolated district of Kai (Yamanashi Prefecture) as a hunting dog.[citation needed] Kai were used to hunt boar and deer.
This breed was designated a natural monument in Japan in 1934.
The Kai Ken is intelligent, agile, alert and brave. They are natural
hunters and make good watch dogs, being reserved with strangers but
loyal to their families. They are friendly, often good with children and
are not usually aggressive towards other dogs. Many love to swim, and
have been known to cross rivers and climb trees while chasing their
prey. [1]
Find out about Kai Ken in popular culture.
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