So you’re looking to adopt an Kishu Ken, or already have one?
According to the American Kennel Club, “The Kishu Ken is a great dog for an active person and has the ability to be an easy-going house dog when they are not out and about. They are medium-sized, well balanced, and their muscles are well developed. They have pricked ears and a curled or sickle tail. Kishus are very loving and affectionate with their families and need to be included in activities. They are great with kids if raised with them, but they are often aloof with strangers. Kishu Ken have high prey drives and might like to give chase to small animals. If he is raised with a small animal such as a cat, he could do well with them, but most Kishus can’t help but give in to their instincts. Club Contact DetailsClub: American Kishu Ken ClubName: Carleen NewmanEmail: kishuken1@gmail.com Club: National Kishu ClubName: C.J. Hammond – PresidentEmail: info@kishuclub.com The Kishu Ken is a dog of noteworthy endurance, showing nobility, dignity, and naive feeling. His temperament is faithful, docile, and very alert.”
An Kishu Ken typically ranges from 43.18cm to 55.88cm in height, and weighs from 13.6077711kg to 27.2155422kg.
There are a few pet insurance companies in New Zealand that offer dog insurance for Kishu Ken breeds. Try Cove Insurance as they are currently offering a one-month free promotion. Typically Kishu Ken insurance ranges from $30 per month to $65 – but of course this varies depending on a range of other factors such as gender.