Hokkaido Dog Breed - Rare Spitz for Hunting
Like its well-known relatives →Akita, →Shikoku, and Shiba Inu, which look very similar to it, the Hokkaido also belongs to the group of →Spitz. The →very rare dog breed is hardly found in Europe, but in its homeland, the →Japanese dog breed is a popular companion for hunting. Primarily on the namesake, northern Japanese island "Hokkaido." Even though it is extremely difficult to find a breeding facility with Hokkaido puppies, it is worth taking a look at the character, training, and care of this four-legged friend.
The Hokkaido in Portrait
Origin: Japan
Size: 45-52 cm
Weight: 20-30 kg
Life Expectancy: approx. 9-15 years
Character: loyal, sensitive, alert, robust
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Der Hokkaido gilt in Japan als ausgezeichneter Jagdhund und sogar als Naturdenkmal.
Character and Nature
Similar to its relatives, the Hokkaido is also a rather reserved four-legged friend. This [→Asian dog breed](/magazin/hunde/hunderassen/asiatische-hunderassen-wesen-erziehung-und-haltung) only needs one human by its side to be happy. The rather [→calm four-legged friend](/magazin/hunde/hunderassen/welche-hunderassen-sind-ruhig-und-bellen-wenig) is not fond of much commotion and has only eyes and ears for its passion: Hunting and protecting home and yard.**
With great sharpness, the Hokkaido observes every situation and expresses itself loudly when something displeases it. In such moments, the →medium-sized dog breed puts its fluffy ears on standby, withdraws, and reveals itself to be stubborn. It always maintains a distant demeanor towards strangers. While →family dogs like to snuggle up on the sofa with their loved ones in the evening, the Hokkaido prefers its peace and a retreat.
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Training and Care
As headstrong, character-strong, and self-confident as the Hokkaido sounds, so must its owner be in training. This four-legged friend belongs only in the hands of the most experienced, as anyone who does not approach this furry nose with 100% self-confidence and consistency will get to know the impulsive side of the Hokkaido.
To do justice to the stubborn nature of the Hokkaido, consistency in training is required from day one →. It should not be forgotten that impulsivity, too much strictness, or even violence from humans leads to the furry nose closing off and quickly showing irritability.
Those who love nature just as much as it does, do not need a cuddly bear by their side, and want a dog that always performs its tasks with the highest motivation precisely, will likely find in the Hokkaido a four-legged friend for life. This robust four-legged friend loves to take on tasks in any weather. Thus, a role as a working or hunting dog is practically mandatory.
Due to its rare occurrence and Japan's goal of breeding the Hokkaido exclusively on its home island, the search for this dog breed is extremely difficult.
