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The Jämthund, also called the Swedish Elkhound/Moosehound, is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that are found in Northern Europe. The Jämthund is eponymous to Jämtland, a province in the middle of Sweden. The dog is described as having a wolf-like appearance.
The Japanese Chin (Japanese: 狆, chin, also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is the dog of Japanese royalty. A lap dog and companion dog, this toy dog dog breed has a distinctive heritage.
The is a small to medium breed of dog of the Spitz dog type. The Japanese Spitz is a companion dog and pet. There are varying standards around the world as to the ideal size of the breed, but they are always larger than their smaller cousins, the Pomeranian. They were developed in Japan in the 1920s and 30s by breeding a number of other Spitz type dog breeds together. They are recognized by the vast majority of the major kennel clubs, except the American Kennel Club due to it being similar appearance to the Pomeranian, American Eskimo Dog and Samoyed. While they are a relatively new breed, they are becoming widely popular due to their favorable temperament and other features.The major health concern is patellar luxation, and a minor recurring concern is that the breed can be prone to runny eyes. They can act as reliable watchdogs, but are a type of companion dog and prefer to be an active part of the family. Although they might appear fluffy, they are a low maintenance breed as the coat has a non stick texture often compared to teflon.
The is a small terrier native to Japan. It is believed to be descended from the progeny of fox terrier types, pointer and Endemic (ecology) Japanese dogs. This dog is also known as the Names of Japan Terrier. The breed is rare, even in Japan.
The Kai Ken (???, also called the Tora Inu or Tiger Dog) is a breed of dog that hails from Japan where it is a natural monument and has been bred for centuries. It is an extremely rare dog even in its native land and is related to the Japanese Spitz dog type.
The Kaikadi is of the terrier dog breed, named after a nomadic tribe in Maharashtra, India. They make excellent watchdogs due to the nomadic life they have led watching over herds and they are excellent at hunting hare and vermin. The Kaikadi is very similar to the whippet dogs and due to their history are best suited for large open areas as opposed to being kept in urban home settings.
The Kanni alias Chippiparai is rare indigenous South Indian dog breed found in the state of Tamil Nadu. Native people in Tamilnadu also call it as “Vettai Naai”(hunting dog) introduced and dominantly used by Nayakar dynasty. It is used primarily for hunting hare, wild boar and deer. It is also used for guarding the home and farm. The Kanni is found in and around Tirunelveli, Pollachi, Kovilpatti, Kazhugumalai, Kileral, Kodangipatti, Sivakasi, Madurai , rajapalayam and its surroundings like thalavaipuram,mugavoor (villages) and thoothukudi. The Kanni is kept by families who do not sell them but may gift them if a promise is made to look after them well. They are not allowed to roam on the streets and are brought up as pet animals. The breed is now extremely rare, now a days most of the good specimens are owned by the village peoples .And is on the verge of extinction. Efforts to revive the breed have been taken up by group of enthusiasts in Tamilnadu by forming the Group in Facebook called kannidog and chippiparai dog the indian dog community.
The Karakachan is a breed of dog that originated in Bulgaria as a mountain livestock guardian dog. Other names are Bulgarian Shepherd and Thracian Mollos. The dog is named after the Karakachans, Balkan Greek nomadic shepherds. Due to their conservative stock-breeding traditions, they have preserved some of the oldest breeds of domestic animals in Europe: the Karakachan sheep, Karakachan horse and the Karakachan dog.
The Karelian Bear Dog (KBD) is a Finland or Karelian breed of dog. In its home country, it is regarded as a national treasure. KBD will hunt a variety of animals. Its quick reflexes and fearless nature have made it very popular for hunting aggressive game, including bear, moose, and wild boar. It was the breed’s ability to hunt and offer protection against a bear that earned the breed its name.
The Karst Shepherd (Slovene: kraševec or kraški ov?ar) is a breed of dog of the livestock guardian type, originating in Slovenia. This Mountain dog breed is recognised under sponsorship from Macedonia by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.
The Keeshond plural: Keeshonden) is a medium-sized dog with a plush two-layer coat of silver and black fur with a ruff and a curled tail. It originated in Germany, and its closest relatives are the German spitzes such as the Großspitz, Mittelspitz, and Kleinspitz or Pomeranian. Originally called the German Spitz, more specifically the Wolfspitz, the name was officially changed to Keeshond, in 1926 in England, where it had been known as the Dutch Barge Dog.
