Kai Ken Dog

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Kai Ken Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

Kai Ken Dog

The Kai Ken dogs have a primitive nature and wild origins. With this breed of dog, it is important that the Kai Ken be well socialized, starting from birth. With the breeder handling the newborns and exposing them to new sounds, sights, and people, you can avoid some behavior problems that this breed can cause. Continuing there training is crucial in the Kai Ken dogs socialization training. Kai Ken dogs need to train from the time the Kai Ken dogs comes home as a baby puppy well into adult hood. Taking him to training classes and any where else possible to expose him to different people, places and situations is essential to Kai Ken dogs development. This needs constant care to have a happy well adjusted life so your is not fearful and timid. The Kai Ken dogs are natural hunters and some Kai Ken dogs have been known to swim or climb trees in pursuit of their prey. Given a chance they will take off in search of game. Kai Ken dogs are highly intelligent so they will need firm training by a loving hand. This breed of isn't advisable for younger children.

The Kai Ken Dog
The Kai Ken is a breed that came from the Asian country of Japan. The Kai Ken also go by the names “Kai tora-ken”, “Kai Inu”, “Tora Inu”, “Tora Dog” and the “Tiger Dog”. The Kai Ken dogs are well known for its brindled coat, sturdy body and well developed muscles. In 1934, the Japanese government classified the Kai Ken as a “natural treasure” thus making this protected by the law. The Kai Ken dog was called the Tora (Tiger Dog) primarily because of its brindle and coloring. The Kai Ken dogs coat enabled the Kai Ken blend in with the mountainous surroundings from which it hailed, making them effective hunters.


Kai Ken Skills
Back in ancient Japan, the Kai Kens were used to hunt boar and deer. Though some Kai Kens are still reared for this purpose, the dogs are now being bred to be family pets or companions. Some owners join their Kai Kens in competition as these dogs are good swimmers and (surprisingly) tree climbers.

Kai Ken

Dog Personality
Owners of Kai Kens describe their pet to be trustworthy and devoted guardians to their masters. They are reserved towards strangers and are loyal and affectionate towards its owners, especially with children. Kai Kens are alert and intelligent; they can be trained quite easily. The Kai Ken have are very devoted to their pack. This trait was one reason why the breed was able to maintain its purity.

The Kai Ken Dog Exercise Needs
Though this is very active, it requires very minimal exercise. A daily walk in the park and a weekly run should be enough to keep the Kai Ken happy and satisfied.

The Kai Ken Living Conditions
Ideally, Kai Kens should have ample space to move around in. They can live in apartments with limited space but the owner must make time to walk the daily and allow him to stretch his legs by running in the park. If the is to be let loose, make sure that the Kai Ken is trained to respond to its owners voice, as they may playfully go on a chase or a “hunt”.

The Kai Ken Grooming Requirements
What sets a Kai Ken apart from other spitz type is its unusual coat. The Kai Ken has a double-layered coat with the top coat being straight and harsh to the touch; and a dense yet soft undercoat. Kai Kens come in three colors: black brindle, red brindle and brindle. Another distinct characteristic of this breed is that puppies generally have a solid black colored-coat that gradually turns brindle as the canine ages. Because of their double-layered coat, grooming these dogs requires that one brush and clean not just the top coat, but also reach the undercoat.

The Kai Ken Health Issues
The Kai Ken is not known to be prone to the usual congenital and hereditary problems other canines have. Though the breed appears to be a hardy lot, owners must still be diligent and watch out for signs of PRA, and Canine Hip Dysplasia.

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