Do you know the breed of dog called "Hokkaido dog"? Four puppies were born last month to a man in Sapporo who continues to protect this breed, which is designated as a national natural monument. The newborn puppies came out of the shed. On the 5th of last month, four puppies were born at Umemoto's house in Kita-ku, Sapporo. The breed is "Hokkaido dog". Umemoto Hiroshi) "What was born this time? Only one is male and the rest are female," "This one is female. It has a blackish appearance on her belly. The pads of her claws are also black," "If you put your hand here and hold it like this, it will look picturesque." Imoto Koyuki) "My heart is beating fast!" There are two brown-haired puppies and two white-haired puppies. There are a total of seven "adult" Hokkaido dogs living here, and this time, the one who gave birth to puppies is "Jun Arigahime," who is 1 year and 4 months old. The father is "Akio," who is 8 years old. Umemoto, who has been raising "Hokkaido dogs" for about 50 years, had a certain idea. Umemoto (inner room): "Everything, plant, animal, has an original species. The original species is improved. But the original species must never be wiped out from this world." According to the preservation society, which is based in Sapporo, the Hokkaido dog has excellent hunting abilities, and used to accompany the Ainu people on hunting trips. A male named Aku, born in 1927, is the first of the Chitose lineage, which is considered the mainstream of Hokkaido dogs today. Umemoto met the 15th generation Hokkai Ryoo, who inherited the blood of Aku, about 50 years ago, and decided to protect this Chitose lineage. Umemoto (inner room): "I was moved by this dog. I like dogs that have a good posture and are picturesque." The Hokkaido dog was designated a natural monument in 1937. In the 1970s, the annual number of breedings was 7,000, but last year there were only 157. In order to protect this breed with the help of dog enthusiasts, a Hokkaido dog contest is held twice a year. Apparently, a dog raised by Umemoto once won first place in the country. Umemoto cherishes Hokkaido dogs and gives them to people who will preserve them for future generations. Of the four puppies born at Umemoto's house this winter, three have found homes, but the male has yet to be found. Umemoto) "I think he's a dog that has that kind of thing, with his coat and facial features," and "He should go to someone who is much younger than us and has the enthusiasm to do what he's got. If someone with that kind of enthusiasm comes forward, I'd love to entrust him to that person." Umemoto) "Come on. Let's meet for the first time." On this day, the puppy met its father for the first time. The blood of the Hokkaido dog is passed down surrounded by the love of those who raise and protect it. ▼HTB Hokkaido News Official Website https://www.htb.co.jp/news/ ▼For information and video submissions, please visit "Recommended!! Video Post" https://www.htb.co.jp/news/info.html ▼HTB Hokkaido News SNS Twitter / htb_news Facebook / htbnews TikTok / htb_hokkaidonews #Hokkaido dog #natural monument #dog #HTB Hokkaido News #Hokkaido #news