Appearance: A muscular, heavy-boned spitz-type dog, standing 24-28 inches tall. Features a dense double coat (various colors including white), a broad head, a full curled tail, erect ears, and dark, alert eyes.
Traits & Characteristics: Known for dignity, courage, and loyalty. Venerated in Japan as family protectors. Quiet, fastidious, wary of strangers, and often intolerant of other animals, but affectionate with family. Independent and protective.
Origins: Ancient Japanese lineage.
Giant
Female: 70
Male: 130
10-13 years