mr.mister Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Has anybody known of any Shikokus at all being in Australia? Just curious as I can't seem to find any aussie info on them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shikoku_(dog) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I don't know of any in the country but aren't they gorgeous? I was eyeing them off when I was looking at spitz breeds one night. Kind of like an agouti siberian but the build of a shiba inu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 I've noticed some in the US but apart from that I believe they are quite scarce.. OH fell in love with their nature - he's a complete outdoorsman! "Shikoku dogs are tough and sufficiently agile to run through a mountainous region. They are the ideal companion for active outdoor people. They are very energetic and active outside but they are calm and quiet indoors." OH's dream dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 No They are on my list of things to buy when I win tatts though. Does that help? I looooove them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 No They are on my list of things to buy when I win tatts though. Does that help? I looooove them! How about 2? One for you and one for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 Um, make that 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 apparently they're still very primitive animals, and retain a high hunting instinct http://www.akashima.bc.ca/shikoku-article.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 interesting nekhbet, thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I knew someone on another forum that had a Shiba and a Shikoku. The Shikoku sure seemed like a handful. A dog for the dedicated owner. I seem to remember it was extremely big on praise, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 They definately sound like characters. From what I've been reading they don't seem to be as stubborn and are more eager to please than their counterparts, the Akita and Shiba. They are also very intelligent and have a pretty high hunting drive. They sound like a lot of fun though for the right person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 bumps for awesomeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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