American Foxhound vs Shikoku
Compare American Foxhound and Shikoku side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
American Foxhound
Shikoku
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 64 cm
48 – 52 cm
Weight
27 – 32 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
American Foxhound
Large
Shikoku
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About American Foxhound
About Shikoku
The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.
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