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Ryukyu

Medium-sized, primitive hunting dog from the Ryukyu Islands of Japan with an athletic build, triangular ears, and a distinctive brindle coat. Known for its loyalty to family and traditional use in wild boar hunting. Also, known as 'Ryukyu Inu'.

Life span
12–14 years
Origin
Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa), Japan
Ryukyu dog breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
12–14 years
Temperament
Loyal, intelligent, independent, courageous, alert, energetic
Origin
Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa), Japan
Breed group
Primitive
Weight
15–20 kg
Height
46–52 cm

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Ryukyu

Description

Medium-sized, primitive hunting dog from the Ryukyu Islands of Japan with an athletic build, triangular ears, and a distinctive brindle coat. Known for its loyalty to family and traditional use in wild boar hunting. Also, known as 'Ryukyu Inu'.

History

An indigenous primitive dog native to the Ryukyu Islands, traditionally used for hunting wild boar in dense subtropical forests. The breed faced near extinction but was revived through dedicated preservation efforts starting in the 1980s by the Ryukyu Inu Hozonkai (Ryukyu Dog Preservation Society). Rare breed recognized by the Nihon Ken Hozonkai but not by major international kennel clubs.

Temperament

Personality traits

Loyal intelligent independent courageous alert energetic

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