How long does a Shikoku Ken live?

The listed lifespan for a Shikoku Ken is 10–12 years.

How tall is a Shikoku Ken?

The listed height for a Shikoku Ken is 17–22 in.

Is a Shikoku Ken good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Shikoku Ken is 3 out of 5.

When is a Shikoku Ken full grown?

The growth size band for a Shikoku Ken is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Shikoku Ken

Shikoku Ken is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 35–55 lb, height is 17–22 in, and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Energetic, Enthusiastic.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Shikoku Ken dog — Photo: Canarian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight35–55 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

17–22 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 1.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 45 lb is about 14.2 lb lighter than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Japan. The coat is described as double, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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