also: かわかみいぬ
noun
Kawakami Inu (dog breed)
A rare Japanese dog breed from Kawakami Village, Nagano Prefecture, designated a natural monument.
川上犬は長野県川上村原産の日本犬です。
The Kawakami Inu is a Japanese dog breed originating from Kawakami Village, Nagano Prefecture.
Alternate reading; かわかみけん is the usual pronunciation.
Named after Kawakami Village (川上村) in Nagano Prefecture, where the breed originated. The reading けん is the on'yomi of 犬, commonly used in breed names.