Breeds

Ryukyu

Hound group · Japan

Ryukyu

The Ryukyu Ken is an ancient and rare breed native to the Ryukyu Islands of Okinawa, Japan, believed to have been brought to the islands thousands of years ago and remaining largely isolated, preserving its primitive characteristics. It is an agile, independent, and loyal breed known for its remarkable climbing ability, strong prey drive, and close bond with a trusted owner while remaining reserved with strangers. This breed was developed by the indigenous people of Okinawa primarily to hunt wild boar in the dense subtropical forests and mountainous terrain of the Ryukyu archipelago.

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