KISHU KEN TEMPERAMENT
The three essential traits of the Kishu Ken are Kan'i, Ryousei, and Soboku. If you are familiar with the Shiba Inu, these may be terms you are likewise familiar with, as they were first translated and brought to English via the NIPPO standard for Shiba Inu, but this is the standard for all Japanese dogs under the NIPPO standard.
Kan'i, Ryousei and Soboku are the essence of the Japanese dog and are of immense importance. Kan'i is spirited vigour and dignified majesty; Ryousei is faithful devotion and gentle obedience; Soboku is rustic, sober and unadorned elegance. A good Japanese dog possesses and expresses these fundamental inborn characteristics by its very nature.
Temperament is among the utmost importance to Akiyama no Roushya. It is among our goals to produce dogs that embody the NIPPO and NAKC standard. We seek to breed stable Kishu Ken with outgoing and human-social personalities. The temperament of the Kishu Ken is the primary reason we selected this breed, among all others. The Kishu Ken has a combination of spirited boldness, docility towards people, and drive that we found uncommon among dogs of similar type, and magnetized us to the breed.
Our hope is that by proving our Kishu in venues where temperament must be evaluated, we can show the world that Kishu Ken can be solid companions for any walk of life. Our hope for our puppies is that with early neurological stimulation, socialization, and foundation training program, and our owners' continued work, every Kishu Ken we place can be a balanced and well-adjusted dog.
These traits and those that make the Kishu Ken a skilled boar hound can also make Kishu Ken a versatile and confident companion dog. Akiyama no Roushya will always prioritize producing dogs who can wear the well-rounded companion-dog hat that is demanded in modern society. Our own dogs are - first and foremost - household companions who go to education venues to promote the breed, join us at bars and breweries, and go camping and hiking regularly. These are not delicate, aggressive, or even particularly stubborn animals, but will demand a partnership with their handler to work and learn the best.
Our hope is that by proving our Kishu in venues where temperament must be evaluated, we can show the world that Kishu Ken can be solid companions for any walk of life. Our hope for our puppies is that with early neurological stimulation, socialization, and foundation training program, and our owners' continued work, every Kishu Ken we place can be a balanced and well-adjusted dog.
These traits and those that make the Kishu Ken a skilled boar hound can also make Kishu Ken a versatile and confident companion dog. Akiyama no Roushya will always prioritize producing dogs who can wear the well-rounded companion-dog hat that is demanded in modern society. Our own dogs are - first and foremost - household companions who go to education venues to promote the breed, join us at bars and breweries, and go camping and hiking regularly. These are not delicate, aggressive, or even particularly stubborn animals, but will demand a partnership with their handler to work and learn the best.
