Shikoku vs Thai Ridgeback Dog

Compare Shikoku and Thai Ridgeback Dog 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

Shikoku

Thai Ridgeback Dog

Breed type

Purebred

Height

48 – 52 cm

51 – 61 cm

Weight

16 – 25 kg

16 – 34 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

12 – 13 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

4/5

3/5

Grooming needs

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Shikoku

Low grooming

Easy to train

Medium

Thai Ridgeback Dog

Low grooming

Large

Summary

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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About Thai Ridgeback Dog

Ancient Thai hunting breed with a distinctive back ridge, the Thai Ridgeback is medium-sized, lean and athletic. Loyal and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and firm, positive training, suiting experienced, active owners.

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