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Prefectural Natural Monument
Mammals

Kawakami Dog

Canis familiaris

Photo: Katuuya / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

The Kawakami Dog is a medium-sized Japanese breed preserved in Kawakami Village, Nagano Prefecture. It lived in mountain villages as a hunting and guard dog, with a lean build and a tenacious character. Its pure bloodline was once at risk, but local efforts have kept it going.

Scientific name
Canis familiaris
Group
Mammals(Native breed)
Prefectures
Nagano
日本語
川上犬
简体中文
川上犬

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Yes. The Kawakami Dog is protected as a Natural Monument (0 national and 1 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Kawakami Dog" on this page.

The Kawakami Dog is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Nagano.

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