Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceKai Ken at a glance
- Origin
- Yamanashi (Kai Province), Japan
- Appeared
- 1000 to 1934 (likely)
- Family
- Asian Spitz
- Type
- Spitz
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 317
The name. From the old province of Kai; ken is Japanese for "dog".
Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Same family: Asian Spitz
Alaskan Malamute, American Akita, Chow Chow, Samoyed, Shar Pei, Shiba Inu
Same time, same continent
Afghan Hound, Japanese Chin, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Samoyed
Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandPlace in time
The Kai Ken appears 1000 to 1934 (likely), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Kai Ken is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
