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Ryūkyū (dog)
The Ryūkyū Dog (琉球犬, in Okinawan: Rūchū-ken; in Japanese: Ryūkyū-inu or Ryūkyū-ken) is a dog breed originating from the archipelago
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Origin
Archipel Ryūkyū
Coat
Red brindle (aka-tora), black brindle (kuro-tora), white brindle (shiro-tora), black tan (kuto), white
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The Ryūkyū Dog (琉球犬, in Okinawan: Rūchū-ken; in Japanese: Ryūkyū-inu or Ryūkyū-ken) is a dog breed originating from the eponymous archipelago. It is a medium-sized dog. A very ancient breed, the Ryūkyū-inu is disappearing in the early twentieth century, due to crossings with other Japanese and Western breeds. In 2015, there were 400 individuals of the breed.
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Unlike other Japanese breeds, the Ryūkyū-inu is not protected by the association for the preservation of Japanese breeds Nihon Ken Hozonkai but by its counterpart the Ryūkyū Ken Hozonkai.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day are sufficient.
- 4Minimal maintenance — minimal shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Ryūkyū (dog)
Origins & history
A story told
The Ryūkyū Dog originates from Okinawa Island. It was a hunting dog used to hunt down and gather wild boars but also rarely used to hunt birds. Its history is little known and the breed has become rare. In the early twentieth century, it was thought that almost all purebred individuals had disappeared after World War II due to successive shortages on the islands and crossings with other breeds. In the early 1980s, the founder of the Ryūkyū Ken Hozonkai, Yoshio Aragaki, preserved the breed when he found a few purebred specimens in the Yanbaru bamboo grove.
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What human age for a ryūkyū (dog) ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a ryūkyū (dog) ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Ryūkyū (dog)
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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