Shikoku

Weimaraner

Shikoku vs Weimaraner

Compare Shikoku and Weimaraner 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

Weimaraner

Breed type

Purebred

Height

48 – 52 cm

57 – 70 cm

Weight

16 – 25 kg

25 – 40 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

11 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

4/5

3/5

Health

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

2/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Shikoku

Low grooming

Easy to train

Medium

Weimaraner

Great with kids

High energy

Quiet

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 Weimaraner

Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.

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