Shikoku Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Shikoku Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Shikoku Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Shikoku.

Shikoku Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of a Shikoku is 17-21 inches - male 20 inches / female 18.5 inches

Weight: The average weight of a Shikoku is between 30-55 pounds

Size of Dog: The Shikoku is a medium sized breed of dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: Belonging to the Spitz family- not recognized by the AKC

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Shikoku originates from Japan

Exercise Needs: The Shikoku requires regular, moderate daily exercise (walking or jogging)

Coat Type: The Shikoku has a thick double coat

Shedding hairs: The Shikoku sheds its coat one to two times per year

Grooming needs: The Shikoku Inu requires regular weekly grooming

Training a Shikoku (Trainability): This breed is trainable (obedience training should start young)

Other Names of Shikoku: Shikoku-inu, Kochi-ken, Mikawa Inu and Japanese Wolfdog

Shikoku Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 10 - 12 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size of the Shikoku breed is 3-5 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Alert, Curious, Confident, Devoted and Affectionate

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Shikoku puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Shikoku dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Shikoku Puppies and Dogs

Shikoku puppies and dogs are even tempered, particularly when given with suitable obedience training from a young puppy as well as socialized and introduced to unfamiliar people. This breed tends to have a good understanding of people and are usually very good judge of characters. The Shikoku-inu is an intelligent breed, they are far less independent when compared to some other Japanese breeds, which means they are trainable with a little care and time. This is a bold and confident breed of puppy and dog, that has a naturally inquisitive personality and temperament. The Shikoku is fond of its master and shows them lots of respect, love and affection. These dogs stay very devoted towards their owners and enjoy their company. This breed is typically quiet around the house and doesn't cause a lot of fuss.

Choosing Shikoku Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Shikoku puppies grow into medium sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Shikoku puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder who will provide prospective owners with relevant health clearances which will show any health illness or diseases that have affected either parents of any particular puppy. This breed requires grooming on a weekly basis. Their thick double coat sheds one or two times per year, and during these time, grooming should be increased to form part of their daily pet care routine. These puppies and dogs are energetic and must be provided with moderate daily exercise and activity to keep them  physically and mentally balanced. Shikokus that are not suitably exercised can start to show signs of poor behavior.

Shikoku Puppies and Dogs