Shikoku

Coat

Grizzle: Grey or red grizzle (regular).
Masking: All of the above may be masked with Black (35) (standard mask).
White Markings: Allowed as trim. The white may include the feet/lower legs and throat.

Eyes

Dark Brown (50-59/90-99)

Nose

Black (35-39/244)

Faults

None

Disqualifications

None

Notes

The Shikoku (also once known as 'Shika' or 'Kochi-ken') was originally mostly kept as a watch and hunting dog in the mountainous Kishu area. It hunted mainly boar. At one time, there were three varieties of the breed: Awa, Hata-all, and Hongawa - the last was said to be the purest. The Shikoku was proclaimed a national symbol in 1937. Today the breed is rather common in Japan.

The Shikoku should have a wedge-shaped head with slight stop and rather long muzzle. The ears are small and stiffly erect, carried slightly forward. The tail should be powerful, tightly curled or curved over the back. The coat consists of a soft undercoat and a straight, hard topcoat.

Breed Files

Shikoku - VPZ — VPZ
**Filename:** Shikoku VPZ
**Offset:** 7805
**Base:** Dalmatian
**SCP:** Dalmatian
**Accepted:** January 5, 2006
**Notes:** Addball ears and feathering. Tail moves. Includes three body heaviness variations.