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|reallife=[[File:Ryukyu dog pair.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left|A male and female Ryukyu dog walking on the beach in early morning at Red Beach, Okinawa, Japan. Photo by [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ryukyu_dog_pair.jpg Ryukyu Mike], 2008.]] The Ryukyu dog is an endangered medium-sized breed of dog native to Okinawa, Japan. As of 2015, there were only around 400 Ryukyu. They're considered by many natives to be an Okinawan treasure. Despite their diminutive size, these dogs were traditionally used to track and hunt wild boars in the Yanbaru forest. They would also infrequently hunt birds and appear more skilled in hunting fowl such as ducks and chickens. | |reallife=[[File:Ryukyu dog pair.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left|A male and female Ryukyu dog walking on the beach in early morning at Red Beach, Okinawa, Japan. Photo by [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ryukyu_dog_pair.jpg Ryukyu Mike], 2008.]] The Ryukyu dog is an endangered medium-sized breed of dog native to Okinawa, Japan. As of 2015, there were only around 400 Ryukyu. They're considered by many natives to be an Okinawan treasure. Despite their diminutive size, these dogs were traditionally used to track and hunt wild boars in the Yanbaru forest. They would also infrequently hunt birds and appear more skilled in hunting fowl such as ducks and chickens. | ||
Much of the Ryukyu dog's history has been destroyed or misplaced, thus it is relatively scant. The purebred Ryukyu dog was assumed to be extinct after WWII owing to food scarcity and crossbreeding with Western dogs. Yoshio Aragaki, founder of the Ryukyu dog Hozonkai, felt compelled to save the breed in the early 1980s after discovering purebred Ryukyu dogs in Yanbaru. | |||
The Ryukyu dog's vestige dewclaw on the back of its foot is thought to result from years of living in the jungle. They are able to climb trees due to this claw. It has been hypothesized that as a result of Okinawa's high tsunami frequency, their ability to swiftly climb trees to avoid flooding would have been advantageous to them evolutionarily. This is unlikely to be the case, though, since very few Ryukyu dogs have functional back dewclaws. The dewclaws are considered by the preservation society to be a remnant of hundreds of years ago, when the dogs were genetically closer to wolves and the claws were more frequently employed for braking during running. | The Ryukyu dog's vestige dewclaw on the back of its foot is thought to result from years of living in the jungle. They are able to climb trees due to this claw. It has been hypothesized that as a result of Okinawa's high tsunami frequency, their ability to swiftly climb trees to avoid flooding would have been advantageous to them evolutionarily. This is unlikely to be the case, though, since very few Ryukyu dogs have functional back dewclaws. The dewclaws are considered by the preservation society to be a remnant of hundreds of years ago, when the dogs were genetically closer to wolves and the claws were more frequently employed for braking during running. | ||
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Ryukyu Ken
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| リュウキュウケン | |||
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| AKA | Ryukyu Dog, Ryukyu Inu
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| Romaji | Ryuukyuuken
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| Debut | Not Featured Yet | ||
| Animal Data | |||
| Scientific Name | Canis lupus familiaris
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| Distribution | Japan
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| Diet | Omnivore
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| Avg. Lifespan | 12-15 years
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| Read More | Ryukyu Inu
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| Conservation | Domesticated | ||
| Ryukyu Ken | Festival |
“Hi! I'm cool with a touch of warmth, you know? A nice sunny day always puts a spring in my step. The park's also got a pleasant breeze, so it's a recommended place if you wanna take it easy. Since I become an animal girl, I started to learn karate; hi-yah! I'm pretty good at playing tag!”
—Ryukyu Ken's introduction
The Ryukyu Ken is a type of Friend that appeared in Kemono Friends Does Okinawa.
Appearance
Ryukyu Ken's hair is a dark brown-orange, short and pointed at the back. It's covered with dark brown stripes, and the edges of her pointed animal ears are ridged with the same colour. Her eyes are a dark amber and her skin appears more tan than a typical Friend. She wears a light sandy coloured and white jacket with brown stripes over a dark brown shirt with a white flower shape containing some text. Her tail is the same colour as her hair, with a pale brown underside, and is curved inwards. She wears leggings cropped just below the knee with the same colours and pattern of her hair. Her accessories are black sandals, red arm bands, and orange anklets with a claw on the back - representing the dewclaw of the real animal.
Series Appearances
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In Real Life
The Ryukyu dog is an endangered medium-sized breed of dog native to Okinawa, Japan. As of 2015, there were only around 400 Ryukyu. They're considered by many natives to be an Okinawan treasure. Despite their diminutive size, these dogs were traditionally used to track and hunt wild boars in the Yanbaru forest. They would also infrequently hunt birds and appear more skilled in hunting fowl such as ducks and chickens.
Much of the Ryukyu dog's history has been destroyed or misplaced, thus it is relatively scant. The purebred Ryukyu dog was assumed to be extinct after WWII owing to food scarcity and crossbreeding with Western dogs. Yoshio Aragaki, founder of the Ryukyu dog Hozonkai, felt compelled to save the breed in the early 1980s after discovering purebred Ryukyu dogs in Yanbaru.
The Ryukyu dog's vestige dewclaw on the back of its foot is thought to result from years of living in the jungle. They are able to climb trees due to this claw. It has been hypothesized that as a result of Okinawa's high tsunami frequency, their ability to swiftly climb trees to avoid flooding would have been advantageous to them evolutionarily. This is unlikely to be the case, though, since very few Ryukyu dogs have functional back dewclaws. The dewclaws are considered by the preservation society to be a remnant of hundreds of years ago, when the dogs were genetically closer to wolves and the claws were more frequently employed for braking during running.
It is said that the Ryukyu dog is a calm canine that can hunt both alone and in packs. They are agile, brave and not sensitive. They have a strong prey drive and are natural hunters. Although they are hunting dogs, they are docile, fun, and friendly toward kids. When it comes to small animals, they can't be trusted, but if they are raised with exposure to cats from an early age, they can typically live amongst each other. They have incredible climbing skills and can be skilled escape artists. Those with functional rear dewclaws can even scale steep trees. Because they are highly intelligent, they need a great deal of mental as well as physical stimulation. Although they were bred, raised, and used as hunting dogs for many years, the Ryukyu dog Hozonkai has said that they are perfect for therapy dog work because of their calm, placid temperament when trained properly; however, because of their high prey drive, they are not appropriate for work assisting people with disabilities.