A detailed profile of this northern Japanese hunting breed with many names including Ainu Dog, Ainu-Ken, Ainu Inu, Hokkaido Dog, Hakkaidoken.

The Hokkaido or Ainu Dog is one of the traditional breeds of Japanese dogs along with the Akita, Shiba and others. Includes photographs.

This page gives information about the Ainu dog including origin, size, features, and information. From the Continental Kennel Club.