Out of all the nihon ken, which one would you say has the closest similarity in play styles as a wolf? As much as Errik wants a shikoku, I would rather stick with breeds that have similar play styles. Or do you think it'll be fine if we keep them in pairs? I really don't like the idea of oddman out, which is a reason why we're going back and forth on the issue of adding a shiba into the family.
It was my pleasure to see those pics. Thanks for putting them up. I noticed a few with really wide fronts, and some profile shots that gave the appearance of an underdeveloped/weak lower jaw or overly pointy muzzles (maybe that's how they are supposed to be with Shikoku?) Lots of beautiful tail examples. Many were just drop dead gorgeous overall and seemed very well balanced. How lucky that you got to see them.
And he has a tail that prefers the right side (although both photos show it on the left, it wants to drape more on the right!). So if you switch it to the left, it looks like it has a bit more curl to it (because it is right leaning). LOL!
SNF - here is the height. Kuma is 20.3 in (~52 cm) at his withers SIZE : Height at withers : Dogs 52 cm. Bitches 46 cm. There is a tolerance of + 3 cm.
If you google FCI and Shikoku, you can get the standard as the top hit
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This thread is great. I have definitely learned a ton. Thanks for asking the questions, Lindsay!
This thread has been very informative! I love the color differences in all the Shikoku!
And he has a tail that prefers the right side (although both photos show it on the left, it wants to drape more on the right!). So if you switch it to the left, it looks like it has a bit more curl to it (because it is right leaning). LOL!
Just curious.
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SIZE :
Height at withers : Dogs 52 cm.
Bitches 46 cm.
There is a tolerance of + 3 cm.
If you google FCI and Shikoku, you can get the standard as the top hit
Shoushuu - 21.5 inches
Kotomi - 18.5 inches