# Hello, new to shikoku...but interested in learning more

Hi All,

 I have been silently monitoring your forum. I am looking for a new dog and after reading about all the japanese breeds, the shikoku interested me the most. Previously I only have had Siberian Huskies (for 30+ years) and at one point I had 3 (1 from puppyhood and 2 rescues). Currently I am…

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## Edgewood · 2007-09-07T14:43:30.000Z
Hi All,

 I have been silently monitoring your forum. I am looking for a new dog and after reading about all the japanese breeds, the shikoku interested me the most. Previously I only have had Siberian Huskies (for 30+ years) and at one point I had 3 (1 from puppyhood and 2 rescues). Currently I am am dogless since my last dog died 1 1/2 yr ago.

 Any one have experience with Siberians and Shikokus? Care to compare and contrast them? I have spoken both with Katja and Peggy and they both have Sibe experience and the Shikoku seems to combine the things I liked about the Siberian while not having some of the things I didn't like about them.

 Well, I am on the waiting list for a Shikoku and am excited about that. Looking forward to reading about your "pups" as I wait.

Kris

## brada1878 (admin) · 2007-09-07T16:20:46.000Z
Hi Kris, welcome to the forum!

Other than what I have read about Siberians, I don’t have any experience with the breed - so most of my knowledge about the differences in the breeds I’m sure you are already aware of.

Since Siberians are considered primitive as well, I think you will be able to handle a Shikoku - tho I think the Shikoku is still much more primitive and wolf-like than Siberians (at least in behavior).

Who will you be getting your Shikoku from?

keep us posted on your Shikoku, and congrats!

## MommyofNiko · 2007-09-08T00:07:38.000Z
WELCOME!  That is about all I can add...

I love Brad's Shikoku if that helps at all!!  LOL

Hope you get lots of help here in making your decision.

## Edgewood · 2007-09-08T16:59:15.000Z
Thanks for the welcome. Well, I am glad that both Katja and Peggy have had Siberians (I believe that they both bred them too) so they both have given me a good idea of the similarities and differences between the breeds.

 I am looking forward to getting a dog again. I am currently on Peggy's waiting list and hope that I may get one from the upcoming litter.

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