The Kai Ken is a medium-sized dog breed with a distinctive brindle coat and a strong, muscular build. They are intelligent, loyal, and alert, and were originally bred for hunting game in the mountains of Japan.
Kai Ken
Also known as Kai, Kai Inu, Tora Inu, Tiger Dog
Origin
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Kai Province (Yamanashi Prefecture)
Group
- Foundation Stock Service
Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Size
- Height
- Male 47–53 cm · Female 40–46 cm
- Weight
- 11–25 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- black brindle (kuro-tora), red brindle (aka-tora), brindle (chu-tora)
Traits
- alert, loyal, reserved with strangers, intelligent, agile, bold