Hyuga Dog Okufru Nitta

		Hyuga Dog Okufru Nitta
		He is not recognized by the F.C.I.


Origin			Japan
Translation			Francis Vandersteen
En français, cette race se dit			Chien Hyuga Okufuru Nitta
Diese Norm ist in deutscher Sprache sichtbar			Hyuga-Hund Okufru Nitta
En español, esta raza se dice			Perro Hyuga Okufru Nitta
In het Nederlands, wordt dit ras gezegd			Hyuga-hond Okufru Nitta

Its origins are unknown. It is a rare hunting dog, long used by the former Hyuga clan. Although Miyazaki is home to many other local dog breeds, these are rare breeds, endemic to the region, and little information is available about them. The purebred Hyuga dog is still preserved in its birthplace. Almost all of these dogs are hunting dogs, sometimes crossbred with other local breeds. It resembles a typical dog from Kyushu and southern Japan, without any remarkable distinguishing features. It has erect ears, a pointed tail, and a smooth coat in various colors: white, red, brown, and brindle. Loyal, courageous, and tenacious, it is a true hunting dog, capable of facing wild boars without flinching. Many Japanese dog breeds from Miyazaki and Oita remain mysterious, and the true identity of most of them remains unknown. Indeed, hunters have continued to protect and pass on these breeds as high-performing hunting dogs, not for commercial purposes. However, their low profile also exposes them to a risk of extinction due to the declining number of hunters.