Ryukyu dogs, also called Ryukyu Inus or Okinawan dogs, are a type of Japanese dog that originated on the Ryukyu Islands. Okinawa and the surrounding islands are included here. Ryukyu dogs are small to medium in stature, with a characteristic wedge-shaped head and curled tail.
The loyalty, agility, and intellect of these dogs have made them a Japanese national treasure. The people of the Ryukyu Islands have long relied on these dogs as hunting companions...