Shikoku Ken 四国犬 is one of Japan’s six native spitz breeds, born in Shikoku’s rugged mountains. Prized for hunting wild boar, it’s agile, enduring, and fiercely loyal. With wolfish looks and a curled tail, it preserves Japan’s ancient spirit. Closest kin to the Shiba Inu and Hokkaidō Ken, the Shikoku stands proud in the Nihon-ken family. A true symbol of resilience and timeless Japanese heritage.