also: しこくいぬ
noun
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.
四国犬は日本の天然記念物に指定されている。
The Shikoku dog is designated as a Japanese natural monument.
四国犬は中型の日本犬で、猟犬として使われていた。
The Shikoku dog is a medium-sized Japanese dog that was used as a hunting dog.
From 四国 (Shikoku, the island) + 犬 (dog). The breed is named after its region of origin.