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Awa Dog |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Japan | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen | |
En français, cette race se dit |
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Chien Awa |
Diese Norm ist in deutscher Sprache sichtbar |
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Awa-Hund |
En español, esta raza se dice |
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Perro Awa |
In het Nederlands, wordt dit ras gezegd |
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Awa-hond |
This breed is also known as |
Awa Ken
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| The Awa dog is a breed originating in Tokushima Prefecture (formerly known as the Shikoku Ken). This breed became extinct at the beginning of the Showa era. The Awa shares many similarities with the Kishu, a breed originating from the opposite coast, and is considered related. However, the Awa dog, which shares a characteristic with the Kishu, is found mainly along the coast near the Tokushima region. It is also found in the surrounding mountainous areas, where it was bred according to a separate system called the Iya system. Loyal to its owner, it is nonetheless open to strangers. The term "Awa" in Japanese dog breeds likely refers to the Awa lineage of the Shikoku Ken, an indigenous Japanese hunting breed renowned for its courage, loyalty, medium size, Spitz-like appearance, and distinctive coat colors. This specific lineage largely disappeared after World War II, however, with the modern Shikoku descending from other lines such as the Hongawa and the Hata. Akitas (Akita Inu/American Akita) are also important Japanese breeds, large and protective, but "Awa" specifically refers to the rarer Shikoku heritage. |
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