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Shikoku Ken
AdvancedJapanese mountain hunting dog from Shikoku. Wolf-like appearance. National treasure.
Dificultad
Advanced
Temperatura
15〜26℃
Esperanza de vida
10-13 years
Tamaño
Height 46-55cm / Weight 16-25kg
Dieta
High-quality medium-breed food. Adjust portions to activity level.
Acerca de
The Shikoku is a Japanese breed of dog originating in the mountainous regions of Shikoku island, where it was used to hunt boar and deer. It was designated a natural monument of Japan in 1937. The breed has a wolf-like appearance with a well-muscled, agile body. Shikoku are loyal to their owners but wary of strangers and tend to be selective with other dogs. They require substantial daily exercise, particularly in natural outdoor settings such as mountain hiking.
Información básica
Origen
Japan (Shikoku, Kochi Prefecture)
Esperanza de vida
10-13 years
Tamaño
Height 46-55cm / Weight 16-25kg
Temperatura
15〜26℃
Dieta
High-quality medium-breed food. Adjust portions to activity level.
Guía de cuidado
Temperament
Wild-natured yet loyal to master. Highly alert; selective with other dogs.
Exercise
60-90 min vigorous exercise daily. Mountain hiking best.
Coat Care
Hard double coat. Daily brushing during shedding season.
Origin
Japan (Shikoku)
Notes
Thorough socialization essential. For experienced Japanese dog owners.
AdvancedMediumJapanese breedWild-natured
Preguntas frecuentes de Shikoku Ken
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Shikoku Ken?
A
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Shikoku Ken?
A
La temperatura ideal para Shikoku Ken es 15〜26℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Shikoku Ken?
A
La esperanza de vida promedio de Shikoku Ken es 10-13 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Q¿Qué tamaño alcanza Shikoku Ken?
A
Shikoku Ken típicamente alcanza Height 46-55cm / Weight 16-25kg como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Q¿Qué debo alimentar a Shikoku Ken?
A
Shikoku Ken se alimenta de: High-quality medium-breed food. Adjust portions to activity level.. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
Q¿Cuál es el precio típico de Shikoku Ken?
A
El precio de Shikoku Ken varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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