Hokkaido (dog breed)

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Hokkaido
Other names	Hokkaido-Inu Dō-ken Ainu-ken Seta Ainu dog Hokkaido-Ken
Origin	Japan
Traits Height Males 19.1–20.3 in (48.5–51.5 cm) Females 17.9–19.1 in (45.5–48.5 cm) Color sesame, brindle, red, black, black and tan, white
Kennel club standards Japan Kennel Club standard Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Hokkaido (北海道犬, Hokkaidō-inu or Hokkaidō-ken) is a breed of dog originating from Japan. Other names for the breed include Ainu-ken, Seta and Ainu dog. In Japan, its name is sometimes shortened to Dō-ken (道犬). The Hokkaido is native to the prefecture of the same name in Japan.