BEIKOKU NIHONKEN AIGOKAI
A NIPPO-member breed club in the USA
Beikoku Nihonken Aigokai (米国日本犬愛護会) was formed to establish an organization for U.S. breeders, owners, and enthusiasts of the medium sized Nihon Ken who are also Nihonken Hozonkai (NIPPO) members and registered kennels. Our goal is to preserve the Shiba Inu, Kishu Ken, Shikoku Ken, Akita Ken, Hokkaido Ken, and Kai Ken to the NIPPO standard, grow awareness of NIPPO among individuals who keep these target breeds in the U.S.A., promote membership, and increase available education resources on the medium sized breeds following the information published by the Nihon Ken Hozonkai.
About the Club
The Beikoku Nihonken Aigokai was founded in 2023 to fill a growing need for a US-based NIPPO-member club to provide resources and breed education following the standards and education developed by the Nihonken Hozonkai.The club is open to US residents and requires proof of membership to the Nihonken Hozonkai.
The Medium-Sized Nihon Ken
Kishu Ken
Shikoku Ken
Hokkaido Ken
Kai Ken
There are 4 purebred medium-sized Nihon Ken (Japanese aboriginal dog) recognized by the Nihonken Hozonkai. The Nihonken Hozonkai is still the primary breed club and registration body for the Kishu Ken and the Shikoku Ken to this day. For the Hokkaido Ken and Kai Ken, they have the Hokkaido Ken Hozonkai and the Kai Ken Aigokai, respectively.These breeds were developed out of regional varieties of the Japanese landrace. This landrace of native dog was used originally developed to hunt large game as well as a variety of other game and nongame animals. Many of these breeds have grown distant to their original function and most dogs are kept only as exhibition (show or sporting) dogs and family pets today.
Membership
Beikoku Nihonken Aigokai membership is open to members of the Nihonken Hozonkai residing in the USA. You must have a US address and proof of NIPPO membership to complete your application or your application will be declined. To apply for a NIPPO membership prior to applying for BNA membership please visit the Colonial Shiba Fancier website for now.
To view a list of Nihonken Hozonkai registered kennels which are also Beikoku Nihonken Aigokai members, scroll down to the tables below. These listings are not complete listings of NIPPO kennels in the USA, but listings of member kennels and honorable mentions of NIPPO kennels which operated within the USA but are no longer active.
Current BCA Member Kennels
| Kennel | NIPPO Name | State | Year | Breeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagami no Roushya | 相模の狼舎 | CA | 2011 | Kishu Ken |
| Airreyalis | アレヤリス | CA | 2012 | Shikoku Ken |
| Akiyama no Roushya | 秋山の狼室 | OR | 2014 | Kishu Ken, Shikoku Ken |
| Hakuzan Ryousou | 白山猟荘 | NM | 2015 | Kishu Ken, Shikoku Ken |
| Hachidorisou | 蜂鳥荘 | VA | 2017 | Shikoku Ken |
| Aoiyama sou | 青い山荘 | PA | 2019 | Shikoku Ken |
| Akagawa Roushya | 紅川狼舎 | NY | 2022 | Kishu Ken |
| Ourou sou | 桜狼荘 | CA | 2022 | Kishu Ken |
| Kiseki no Yama | 奇跡の山 | WV | 2023 | Shikoku Ken |
Historic NIPPO Kennels in the USA
| Kennel | NIPPO Name | State | Year | Breeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanfuran | サンブラン | CA | 2004 | Kishu Ken |
| Beikoku Kinokawa | 米国紀ノ川 | CA | 2007 | Kishu Ken |
| Kisetsu sou | 季節荘 | MN | 2018 | Kishu Ken, Shikoku Ken |
News
| Date | Announcement |
|---|---|
| 01/26/2025 | Beikoku Nihonken Aigokai submitted application to become a Nihonken Hozonkai affiliated club in the USA. The first official club meeting is held. |
| 08/10/2024 | Beikoku Chuugataken Aigokai is renamed to Beikoku Nihonken Aigokai to expand the scope of the club to include the Shiba Inu and Akita Ken. |
| 03/13/2024 | 2024 NIPPO Classic premium is live. Entry period ends 04/12/2024 at 12:00 noon EST. See the Colonial Shiba Fanciers website for entry information and premium. The Colonial Shiba Fanciers are responsible for the NIPPO Classic. |
| 02/12/2024 | New Beikoku Chuugataken Aigokai website published. |
| 02/07/2024 | Colonial Shiba Fanciers announces NIPPO Classic 2024 will be held May 3-5th, 2024. Visit their website for more information. |
| 05/20/2023 | Beikoku Chuugataken Aigokai is founded. Web presence established. |
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