Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceKishu at a glance
- Origin
- Wakayama & Mie (Kii), Japan
- Appeared
- 1000 to 1934 (likely)
- Family
- Asian Spitz
- Type
- Spitz
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 11 to 13 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 318
The name. From the old Kishū domain on the Kii Peninsula.
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 Kishu appears 1000 to 1934 (likely), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Kishu is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
