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Important: This information is collected from a variety of sources and is presented as general thoughts about the breed. It is sugggested that you use our information with that of your own to make any decisions. We suggest you DO NOT make any decisions about a family pet based solely on these pages. Keep digging!
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| Country of Origin | Japan, 5000 BC from China | |||
| Type of coat | Double coated: thick, dense undercoat, harsh out, sheds or "blows" undercoat twice a year | |||
| Grooming | Regular brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming | |||
| Average height | 24-28 inches | |||
| Average weight | 75-120 pounds | |||
| Activity level | High | |||
| Watchdog | ||||
| Protection | ||||
| Intelligence | High | |||
| Trainability | Stubborn, adverse response to harsh methods,sensitive to kindness, go slow, difficult to train. | |||
| Compatibility with children | reasonable mature children over 5 years of age, will bite if threatened, no rough-housing | |||
| Character | Alert, responsive, dignified, courageous, loyal, aloof, confident | |||
| Ideal home environment | ||||
| Ideal owner | a physically fit natural leader who is very experienced in Working Dogs. | |||
| Suggestions: | Obedience training highly recommended. Neutering to prevent aggression, and marking. No littermates. Cooler climate preferred. No jogging. | |||
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