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Also known as the Tora Inu or the Tiger Dog, the Kai Ken is one of the six original breeds of dogs from the Land of the Rising Sun. The Kai Ken is said to be a rare and an uncommon breed, even in its home country, Japan. The name speaks for the characteristics of this dog: wise, alert and courageous. Due to their bravery and agility, they are actually good watch dogs, fierce towards strangers but are known to be loyal to the families who own them. Because of this, they are actually good dogs to keep when you have children in the family.

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