The Kishu Ken is a Medium sized dog breed with Avg. Weight 45 pounds (20 kg), Avg. Height 19. 5 inches (49. 5 cm). This dog coat comes in different colors Tan, Brindle, Red, Black, White. with the Medium outer coat. The Kishu Ken breed, also known as the Kishu Inu, Kishu. They are ranked No. 528 the most popular dog breeds in the world. The Kishu Ken breed is considered to live from 11 to 13 years. If the breed is treated carefully and has a good diet with regular exercise, it could be 1 or 2 more years will live. Although, This dog is counted to be not a healthy breed, This dog is not a hypoallergenic breed. . .
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What does Hypoallergenic Mean?
Do Kishu Kens shed?
The Kishu may be brushed to keep their fur clean and free from impacted undercoat, but their stiff topcoat should shed dirt very easily, even when wet and muddy. Bathe them as necessary, depending on owner preference. Their ears should be checked routinely for wax build up, infection or dirt. Their nails should also be trimmed regularly. Kishu Kens shed once or twice a year, making grooming at these times needed.
Are Kishu Kens good apartment dogs?
The Kishu Ken was declared a national treasure in 1934, and he is very much honored in his native country, and because of this he is rarely exported outside of Japan. He is a very active dog who needs a lot of exercise, but when his exercise needs are met, he is a happy and docile dog in the home. He is friendly with children and everyone in the family, but quite aloof with strangers and those outside the family unit. Like many dogs on this list he has a high prey drive and so he probably isn’t suited to multi-pet households with smaller rodent type animals.
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The Kishu Ken has a double coat, which means they will experience blowing in the fall and the spring. This may not make them the best choice for allergy sufferers. When their coat isn’t blowing, maintenance is fairly low-key, as the Kishu Ken is a very cleanly dog. A good brushing once a week should do.
How to prevent allergies
Groom your Kishu Ken
You have noticed that your Kishu Ken loses a lot of hair. In the same way, you are worried about your Kishu Ken, you keep picking up Kishu Ken hairs, brushing your clothes, shaking the carpets… Let’s see below why your Kishu Ken loses its hair and how to reduce this problem.
Cleaning
The Kishu Ken is a relatively low maintenance dog when he is
not shedding in the spring or fall. Since he has a double coat, his undercoat
will shed out seasonally and that is when he will require more intensive
grooming. Daily brushing is highly recommended when he is shedding to keep the
loose hairs from gathering of carpeting, furniture or clothing. When he is not
shedding, weekly brushing is recommended. He is not prone to tangles or matting
except when his coat is shedding and is not being properly maintained. He
should be groomed with a natural bristle brush and a metal comb. A slicker
brush can also be used on his dense coat. Bathe him only when he needs it, usually two to three times a year. Generally, the Kishu Ken does not have a smell. If you notice a smell between
baths, he can be washed with a dry shampoo to remove any dirt or smell. Trim
his toenails when needed and check his ears about once a week to ensure they
are clean and free from infection or wax buildup.
Designate Dog-Free Zones
Coat
Due to their double coat of fur, Kishus are great at tolerating cold weather. The Kishu Ken dog is mostly found in the cold regions of Japan. They can also be found in hot weather since they are growing in popularity and being introduced to different continents, but they have to be kept in a favorable environment or they will face health issues.