Tosa Cochin
Country
Specie
ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Other name
Tosa-kukin
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
The breed is sometimes used for broiler production and crossed with meat-type chicken.
Avian classification
middle level
Weight males
4.00
Weight females
3.00
Other specific visible traits
Although this breed is derived from Cochins, it has no feathered legs. The body is large.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed seem to origin from Buff Cochin imported from England. The breed was upgraded in the Kochi prefecture during the late 19th century.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Kochi Prefecture
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Tomaru
Country
Specie
ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
3.30
Weight females
2.10
Other specific visible traits
The cock of this breed have a prolonged crow with a baritone voice, and the crowing continues for about 18 seconds.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed is thought to originate from crosses between Shokoku and Daitomaru imported from China in the 16th or 17th century. This breed was designated a natural monument of Japan in 1939.
Year of origin
16
Location within country
Niigata Prefecture
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Shokoku
Country
Specie
ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Weight males
2.00
Weight females
1.60
Other specific visible traits
This breed has a very graceful appearance, with abundant, long hackles flowing over the shoulders. The saddle and tail feathers are also abundant and long, reaching the ground. Part of the population is white in colour with black breast.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed seems to descend from chicken imported from China about thousand years ago. This breed was designated a natural monument of Japan in 1941.
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Kyoto and Mie Prefectures
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Shojo chabo
Country
Specie
ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Other name
Japanese Bantam (red)
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
fancy
Weight males
0.70
Weight females
0.60
Other specific visible traits
Chabos have a single large comb, their wattle and ear lobe are also large, the tail feathers are very large and well-spread in profile, and are erect to slightly forward perpendicular.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
This breed seems to descend from chicken imported from indo-China in the 16th or 17th century.
Year of origin
16
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Shiba-Tori
Country
Specie
ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Other name
Shiba-jidori
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.50
Weight females
1.20
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed seems to be one of the old indigenous breed types of chicken in Japan.
Location within country
Niigata Prefecture
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Shamo
Country
Specie
ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Transboundary name
Shamo
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Satsuma-Dori
Country
Specie
ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Transboundary name
Satsuma-Dori
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Weight males
3.50
Weight females
2.50
Other specific visible traits
Part of the population is white in colour with black breast, abundant long tail feathers.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed is thought to derive from crosses between Shokoku, Shamo and other indigenous breed chicken in the Kagoshima area.
Location within country
Kogoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Sado Hige-Jidori
Country
Specie
ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.90
Weight females
1.50
Other specific visible traits
Sado Hige-Jidori have whiskers, but no wattles,
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The origin of this breed is unknown. It may derive from a mutant type of Shiba-tori distributed in Niigata Prefecture.
Location within country
Niigata Prefecture
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Rhode Island Red
Country
Specie
ISO3
JPN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Rhode Island Red
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
O-shamo
Country
Specie
ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Other name
Japanese Game (Large Type)
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
fancy
Weight males
5.00
Weight females
4.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed is thought to have derived from Maley type chicken imported from Thailand in the 16th or 17th century.
Year of origin
16
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
