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Thunder

September 10, 2015

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Registering Litters Born Outside of Japan

September 04, 2015

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Translating the Hokkaido Ken Standard

September 03, 2015

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A Boy & His Dog

August 26, 2015

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Boar Training

August 26, 2015

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Hanabi

August 25, 2015

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Houndmouth, Darlin'

August 18, 2015

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Summer Dog Days

August 11, 2015

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White Shiba Female

August 05, 2015

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Treehouses

August 03, 2015

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Mon-chan

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Natural Mating

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Mini Barons

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The author photographed for HUCK magazine by Ronin De Goede

The Nihon Ken are Japan's 6 aboriginal canine breeds. They originated from dogs brought over by the Jomon and Yayoi , and have lived with the Japanese for thousands of years. They are the Akita, Shiba, Shikoku, Kishu, Kai, and Hokkaido.

As a member of the Nihon Ken Hozonkai (Japanese Dog Preservation Society), the Kai Ken Aigokai (Kai Dog Protection Society), the Japan Kennel Club, and the Dainihon Hunter's Association, my goal is to help preserve these magnificent dogs as stated in the original breed standards, with particular emphasis on preserving sound temperament and working ability.

-Shigeru Kato

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