How long does a Hokkaido live?

The Hokkaido has a life span of 12–15 years.

How big does a Hokkaido get?

Adults weigh 20–30 kg. Height ranges from 45–52 cm.

Is the Hokkaido hypoallergenic?

No, the Hokkaido is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Hokkaido

Foundation Stock Service

Height 48–52 cm 45–49 cm
Weight 20–30 kg
Life span 12–15 years
Exercise 60 min/day

loyal
alert
bold
intelligent
dignified
independent

The Hokkaido is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition. It comes from Japan, Hokkaido (ancient, predates 20th century). Adults weigh 20–30 kg. It stands 45–52 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Hokkaido is a medium-sized breed of dog from the island of Hokkaido in Japan. These dogs are medium in size, with a thick double coat of fur to protect them from the cold. They have a dignified and loyal demeanor, making them excellent guard and companion dogs. They are intelligent and trainable, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are brave and alert, with an instinct to protect their family and property.

Group: Foundation Stock Service
Origin: Japan, Hokkaido (ancient, predates 20th century)
Coat: medium double · red, white, black, brindle, sesame, black and tan, and wolf-gray
Also known as: Hokkaido-Inu, Hokkaido Ken, Ainu-ken, Seta, Dō-ken, and Ainu dog
Recognized by: FCI, UKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 30f62219-e225-42cd-bd07-02425f944c07

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Hokkaido. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from akc.org animalia.bio mascotarios.org dailypaws.com en.wikipedia.org animalcorner.org

Hokkaido FAQ

How long does a Hokkaido live?: The Hokkaido has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Hokkaido get?: Adults weigh 20–30 kg. Height ranges from 45–52 cm.
Is the Hokkaido hypoallergenic?: No, the Hokkaido is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Hokkaido in?: The Hokkaido is recorded in the AKC's Foundation Stock Service, where breeds wait before full recognition.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/30f62219-e225-42cd-bd07-02425f944c07. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/30f62219-e225-42cd-bd07-02425f944c07"

Response

{
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      "description": "The Hokkaido is a medium-sized breed of dog from the island of Hokkaido in Japan. These dogs are medium in size, with a thick double coat of fur to protect them from the cold. They have a dignified and loyal demeanor, making them excellent guard and companion dogs. They are intelligent and trainable, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are brave and alert, with an instinct to protect their family and property.",
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        },
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          "title": "Hokkaido - Asian Spitz and related breeds - Japan Dogs"
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          "url": "https://www.dailypaws.com/dogs-puppies/dog-breeds/hokkaido",
          "title": "Hokkaido Dog Breed Information and Characteristics"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokkaido_(dog_breed)",
          "title": "Hokkaido (dog breed) - Wikipedia"
        },
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}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/30f62219-e225-42cd-bd07-02425f944c07/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.