also: ほっかいどういぬ
noun
Hokkaido dog; Ainu dog
A Japanese dog breed native to Hokkaido, also known as the Ainu dog. Used as a hunting and guard dog.
北海道犬は寒さに強い犬種です。
The Hokkaido dog is a breed that is resistant to the cold.
北海道犬はアイヌ犬とも呼ばれて
The Hokkaido dog is also called the Ainu dog.