Kai Ken Aigokai Exhibition 2008 Fall -- the Tora Inu 甲斐犬

甲斐犬愛護会第128回展覧会

Footage from the Kai Ken Aigokai Tenrankai at Yamanashi, Japan on October 26th, 2008.

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The Kai Ken (甲斐犬 also called the Tora Inu or Tiger Dog) is a medium sized breed of dog that hails from Japan. It is an extremely rare dog even in its native land and is related to the Spitz dog type

The Kai Ken is considered to be the most ancient, and purest dog breed in Japan. It was developed in the isolated district of Kai (Yamanashi Prefecture) as a hunting dog. Kai's were used to hunt boar and deer. This breed was designated a national monument in Japan in 1934.

All Kai have brindle coats. They come in 3 color variations: Aka-tora (red), Chu-tora (medium), and Kuro-tora (black).

Take a look at my blog for more information on the rare Japanese breeds http://nihonken.blogspot.com/