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Shikoku Ken

Japan
Animal
Dog
Origin
Japan
Height
49 cm

Read from Wikipedia and Wikidata on 2 Oct 2026.

About the Shikoku Ken

The Shikoku or Kōchi Inu (高知犬) is a Japanese breed of dog from Shikoku island, Japan. The Shikoku Ken is listed as a Foundation Stock Service breed with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and is fully recognized by the United Kennel Club. Its name is often abbreviated to merely Shikoku.

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