Kishu Ken

紀州犬 · Kishuuken

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species (Native breed)
Designated on: May 1, 1934
Prefectures: Mie Wakayama
Scientific name: Canis familiaris

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Kishu Ken

The Kishu Ken is a medium-sized Japanese breed used to hunt boar and deer in the mountains of Wakayama and Mie Prefectures. It is often white, with a lean build and a loyal nature. Refined in a harsh mountain environment, it is one of the representative Japanese breeds.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Kishu Ken is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Native breed. Designated on May 1, 1934.

The Kishu Ken is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Mie, Wakayama.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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