also: かいいぬ
Kai Ken
A Japanese dog breed originally from Yamanashi Prefecture, known for its brindle coat and hunting ability. Also called 甲斐犬 (かいけん) or かいいぬ.
The Kai Ken is a Japanese dog breed characterized by its brindle coat.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading かいけん is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common but still used.
Named after the Kai Province (甲斐国), an old province corresponding to modern Yamanashi Prefecture, where the breed originated.