Kai Ken Aigokai Exhibition 2008 Fall -- the Tora Inu 甲斐犬

甲斐犬愛護会第128回展覧会

Footage from the Kai Ken Aigokai Tenrankai at Yamanashi, Japan on October 26th, 2008.

Take a look at my blog for more Kai http://tora-inu.blogspot.com/

The Kai Ken (甲斐犬 also called the Tora Inu or Tiger Dog) is a medium sized breed of dog that hails from Japan. It is an extremely rare dog even in its native land and is related to the Spitz dog type

The Kai Ken is considered to be the most ancient, and purest dog breed in Japan. It was developed in the isolated district of Kai (Yamanashi Prefecture) as a hunting dog. Kai's were used to hunt boar and deer. This breed was designated a national monument in Japan in 1934.

All Kai have brindle coats. They come in 3 color variations: Aka-tora (red), Chu-tora (medium), and Kuro-tora (black).

Take a look at my blog for more information on the rare Japanese breeds http://nihonken.blogspot.com/

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[Genya89]

These are so beatiful dogs.. I wish there would be a way to get one someday.

[Kthewalrus]

@Genya89 all depends where in the world you are. There are breeders in North America, and some starting up in Europe as well. I ship pups overseas on occasion, so where there' s a will, there's a way.

[UltimaMan1]

wuts the song

[Kthewalrus]

@UltimaMan1  The song is 'Sakura, Sakura' by Rin'

[icepath22z]

omg i want one of these dogs sooo bad. they say they climb trees and are excellent guard dogs! there is like no breeders though... do you know where to find them?

[Kthewalrus]

@icepath22z Kai are great dogs, though they're not for everyone. If you want to learn more about them go to nihonken.org It's a forum for Japanese breed enthusiasts and owners. I'm not sure what country you're in so knowing that would help in pointing you toward breeders. There are several breeders in North America, one of them is Classy Kennel. A quick internet search should do the trick.

[littlekitsune1]

@Kthewalrus Do they breed healthy, good dogs? I know a lot of American breeders working with exotic dogs tend to take short cuts and sell dogs that aren't in the best condition or temperament...

[johnterry517]

@ralphherge she does control all the other dogs in the neighbor hood but is only noisy when i come home from somewhere

[ralphherge]

@johnterry517 It could be a Kai, the colors do vary, is it noisy and likes to boss other dogs?

[johnterry517]

I have a dog that looks just like a Kai but it has a white spot on its chest, spotted tounge, and it isn't brindle. does anyone know what it could be

[dameronWolf]

cute doggies. i love Kai kens!

[Anime210Freak]

Awww, the puppy was cute! Kai Kens are amazing dogs! They are strong and can beat Shepherds at guarding. But only strong willed owners can control them. I've read they can be more aggressive then the Akita if not trained well. Other than that, they are amazing dogs

[SuperWiiCubeBoy64]

what the name of the song?