also: しこくいぬ
Shikoku dog; Shikoku breed
A Japanese dog breed originally from Shikoku, also known as Shikoku-ken or Shikoku-inu. Medium-sized, spitz-type, used for hunting.
The Shikoku dog is designated as a Japanese natural monument.
The Shikoku dog is a medium-sized Japanese dog that was used as a hunting dog.
Kishu Ken is another medium-sized Japanese breed, but from the Kishu region, not Shikoku.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading しこくけん is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common but still used.
From 四国 (Shikoku, the island) + 犬 (dog). The breed is named after its region of origin.