About
We are the owners of a Hokkaido dog and dedicated to the conservation of this historic breed. We are members of the Hokkaido Association of North America and hope to earn the cooperation of the Hokkaido Ken Hozonkai in the production of this film.
Hokkaido Ken
The Hokkaido Inu (commonly called Hokkaido Ken; also Seta or Ainu Ken) is a native Japanese breed developed in the northern Hokkaido Prefecture by the indigenous Ainu people. With deep affection for their family and the courage to defend against bears, the Hokkaido Ken was a valuable working dog and companion in Ainu villages. Today, the Hokkaido is facing the threat of extinction, but breeders across Japan, Europe, and the United States are dedicated to their conservation.
The Movie
The Hokkaido Ken is not well known even in their native Japan. This film aims to shine a light on the breed's history and share the appeal of the Hokkaido Ken more broadly with the world. Covering their historic roots in Ainu culture, the activities of modern Hokkaido and their owners, and challenges faced by the remaining Hokkaido breeders, we hope our film can encourage more people to consider the Hokkaido as their next canine companion.
