Kai Ken Dog Names

With the Kai Ken being such a rarity throughout the world, some people have a passion for preserving the breed. Yambushi Kensha located in the United States is one such breeder working on the preservation of the Kai Ken. They have imported several Kai Kens into the United States. One exceptional male Kai Ken that was imported in from Japan is Akashi, who is Aigokai (KKA) registered making him a part of the Japanese Kai Ken Preservation Society. When visiting Japan, Yambushi Kensha’s founders were searching for a mellow male with the appropriate health testing completed. They met with Tenro Kensha, another breeder of Kai Ken, and met Akashi. They then met his mother, Sakura, who also had a calm and approachable demeanor. Even though both Akashi and his mother were malleable, loving dogs, they were still considered to be top working prospects because of their impressive work ethic and high prey drive. Sakura is used as a hunter in Japan and can take down a fully mature Japanese deer. Akashi’s father, Wakahonin, has produced several Kai Ken that have been used in search and rescue as well as pest control throughout Japan. When you think of pest control though, it is not the same as in the United States; pests in Japan include the monkey, raccoon, and bear not just small vermin.

Akashi is a larger Kai Ken and to properly preserve the breed to its original standard, he will be bred to smaller females in hopes that the size of the breed remains true. Yambushi Kensha is hopeful that Akashi’s temperament will pass on to future generations of Kai Ken and people begin to learn more about this interesting breed. The Kai Ken has been accepted into the American Kennel Club’s Foundation Stock Service (AKC FSS) however, because of the low numbers of Kai Ken within the United States, it does not look like they will achieve full AKC recognition any time soon.

Yambushi Kensha has currently suspended their breeding program of Kai Ken but does still work diligently with other breeders within North America on promoting the breed and evaluating breeding prospects. Their goals are to improve the genetic diversity and bloodlines within the United States and stay true to the breed standard that has been preserved by the Kai Ken Aigokai. Even though they have suspended their breeding program, they are still willing to educate the general public on this rare breed and help those who are interested in continuing to preserve the breed and make it prosper once again.