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Prefectural Natural Monument
Mammals
Kawakami Dog
Canis lupus familiaris
The Kawakami Dog is a medium-sized Japanese breed preserved in Kawakami Village, Nagano Prefecture. It lived in mountain villages as a hunting and guard dog, with a lean build and a tenacious character. Its pure bloodline was once at risk, but local efforts have kept it going.
- Scientific name
- Canis lupus familiaris
- Group
- Mammals（Native breed）
- Prefectures
- Nagano
- 日本語
- 川上犬
- 简体中文
- 川上犬
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The Kawakami Dog is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Nagano.
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