Red Sesame vs Black Sesame?

SangmortSangmort
edited August 2008 in Shikoku Ken (四国犬)
Which is your favorite for the Shika?

I love them both so much, I can't say one colour without feeling bad. [ it's the same for shibas...I love all 3 colours ]

Just curious as to which is the most popular / favored Shika colour :)~
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  • LeonbergerLeonberger
    edited November -1
    If I had to choose, I'd say black sesame.
    I'm completely basing my choice on Ahi.
  • okironokiron
    edited November -1
    Same as Rui, Ahi has made me love the black sesame.
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    lol, Ahi is definitely a gorgeous example of a black sesame.

    The thing for me is, I absolutely love the black sesame, just because they're so beautiful, but the red sesame has a more "wolfish" look, which makes me love the red too! Gah. It makes my head hurt thinking about it. lol~
  • tsukitsunetsukitsune
    edited November -1
    my favorite is Rakka - she has the best of both colorings I think, obviously the darker sesame, but I think Rakka is stunning.
    But then I also like the white shikoku that is/was on here too.


    oh hell, I like every dog on the forum.
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    Oh yes, Rakka is gorgeous [ like all the Shikas on here <3! ] If she had pups they'd be stunning. Ishi is pretty awesome as well.


    I've only seen the white shika puppies on Peggy's site, never any grown white Shikas D:~
  • MommyofNikoMommyofNiko
    edited November -1
    I lean towards red sesame, but love them all.
  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1
    I prefer black sesame, tho when I first started to learn about Shikoku I was drawn more to the red sesame.

    I think Ahi has made me prefer the black sesame too... tho, really, Ahi is a rather poor example of a female Shikoku - she is HUGE and kinda tall. She is as big as most good-sized male Shikoku. lol.

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  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1
    I'm gonna agree with Jen too - Rakka is the best of both worlds, she is really pretty.

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  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1
    sorry for all the posts...

    I think the black sesame look more "wolfish" than the reds.

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  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    Really? When I look at Loa she looks more wolfy [ or maybe coyote like? ] to me than Ahi does :o

    But then again...I am only going off of pictures which are never as accurate as the real thing :p~
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    Ishi & Rakka look more wolfy to me as well :x~
  • EdgewoodEdgewood
    edited November -1
    I actually prefer black sesame too - but I own a red sesame. I think he looks a lot like a coyote but most people say he looks like a fox.

    Here's his most "wild" pose - caught when he was about 8 months old. Now he has more black in his mask - but still a red boy!

    http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2656319660098184669WWpSNu
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited August 2008
    Ok, after hunting the internet re-looking at as many shika photos I could find, I think the black sesame looks like a grey wolf & the red sesame look more like coyotes / red wolves. But the ones that look the most wild [ & are probably my favorite since they're such a great mix of both colours ] the ones like Rakka :) [ though I still stand by the fact that I've never seen a Shikoku that wasn't drop-dead gorgeous! ]



    Kuma looks gorgeous Kris! I see more coyote than fox though ;)


    In all honesty though, I'd be happy with either black / red / or a mix :o~
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited August 2008
    For clarification, This is what I see when I see a red sesame Shika [ a red wolf lol ]~
    image
  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1
    Red wolves are EXTREMELY rare and are said to be crosses between a Coyote and a Wolf. They are REALLY amazing looking. Nice pic!

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  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1
    Here are our "Wild Loa" pics...

    Loa

    IMG_1606

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  • JessicaRabbitJessicaRabbit
    edited November -1
    Miko is still young (6 months) and has not filled out yet so I think now at least she looks very much like a small coyote. In pictures I think Shikoku look like wolves. But when you meet them (they were MUCH smaller than I had imagined at least) there was no question that to me they look coyotes or teeny wolves (maybe like the Honshu or Ezo Wolf). But size wise they would never be mistaken for wolves (amongst those of us with clues, perhaps the lady who thought Rui's Kuma was a Lab would be confused)...
  • ddowdemersddowdemers
    edited November -1
    That red wolf is absolutely gorgeous and looks so much like Tenji. Except for the eyes. I am so sorry that I am unable to post pictures of him when he was 9 weeks old and pretty light colored and pictures of him today where he has darkened considerably. I have tried to post pictures but I guess I'm too computer illiterate....sorry
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    Red wolves are gorgeous & the only wolves I've ever seen in real life. They use to bring grey wolves to school when I was little every year but somehow I was always sick on those days :x [ it still gets me sad every time I think about it :< ]

    But when I was saying red sesame look more wolfish I was envisioning a red wolf lol


    Jessica - They're definitely one [ like the shiba ] to look bigger in pictures than in real life. :)


    Dorothy - I'm sure he's a handsome boy :D~
  • LeonbergerLeonberger
    edited August 2008
    That Red Wolf looks just like a coyote to me, without a size reference. I'd be dead wrong if I had to bet.

    I'm used to the Iberian Wolf, that looks quite different.
    image
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    They do look like coyotes as they are of slighter build than their more wolf-y cousins. If you ever saw on in real life though, you'd know they were wolf. There's just something about them...hmm...


    Those guys are awesome! I've never seen pictures of Iberian Wolves!


    I want a wolf :<~
  • JessicaRabbitJessicaRabbit
    edited November -1
    I think Shikoku have wolf-ier faces, but coyote builds and markings.

    Did you know Coyote are the state animal for South Dakota?
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  • SangmortSangmort
    edited August 2008
    I agree Jessica, Shikoku faces look more primitive / wolf-like. :)


    I want a coyote now D:


    I wonder what Florida's state animal is...*goes to look it up* Probably a gator.


    edit//it's the Florida Panther.~
  • tobyshibatobyshiba
    edited November -1
    I don't remember what the state animal of PA was ... all I can think of is the Ruffed Grouse? ... or is that the state bird? :D
    I dunno. Either way, its probably really lame.
  • JessicaRabbitJessicaRabbit
    edited November -1
    PENNSYLVANIA STATE ANIMALS
    State Animal: White-tailed Deer State Insect: Firefly Report Cover
    State Dog: Great Dane State Fish: Brook Trout
    State Game Bird: Ruffed Grouse
  • SangmortSangmort
    edited November -1
    PA:

    State Animal: White-tailed Deer
    State Insect: Firefly Report Cover
    State Dog: Great Dane
    State Fish: Brook Trout
    State Game Bird: Ruffed Grouse

    Awww, you guys get a state dog D:~
  • tobyshibatobyshiba
    edited November -1
    Yeah. I do see a lot of deer on the side of the road. ... dead.

    But, thats because I live near Valley Forge. :) The National park is there, and people can't hunt there. The deer hide in there all the time, totally safe. BUUUT, the 422 highway is right next to the Valley Forge park. Byebye goes the deer, across the 4 lane highway.
  • ljowen123ljowen123
    edited November -1
    GA:
    State Marine Mammal: Right Whale
    State Amphibian: Green Tree Frog
    State Bird: Brown Thrasher
    State Insect: Honeybee
    State Gamebird: Bobwhite Quail
    State Butterfly: Tiger Swallowtail
    State Reptile: Gopher Tortoise
    State Fish: Largemouth Bass
  • NekopanNekopan
    edited November -1
    Official symbols of British Columbia:

    Provincial Flower - Pacific Dogwood
    Provincial Bird - Stellar's Jay
    Provincial Mammal - Spirit Bear
    Provincial Gemstone - Jade
    Provincial Tree - Western Red Cedar
  • HeidiHeidi
    edited November -1
    Wow, I'll have to pass some of this Rakka-love on. I also think she's gorgeous. I can't decide if I like black or red sesame better. When I first got into shikoku, I liked the black better, but I'm not so sure now. The red is so rich and vibrant. I do really like Rakka's colouring, though. She's got such lovely accents in her coat.

    That red wolf is gorgeous! All of these pictures look quite a bit like shikoku. I've been thinking of getting a brightly coloured vest for Rakka so that no one mistakes her for a wild critter.
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