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New Hampshire

Country

Specie

ISO3
JPN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
New Hampshire
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk

Minohiki

Country

Specie

ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
2.50
Weight females
1.80
Other specific visible traits
The main characteristics of this breed are its long, abundant saddle feathers. Part of the population is white in colour with black breast.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
It is presumed that this breed originated from crosses between Shokoku and Shamo (Japanese Game). It was designated a natural monument of Japan in 1940.
Location within country
Aichi and Shizuoka Prefectures
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Kurokashiwa

Country

Specie

ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
2.80
Weight females
1.80
Other specific visible traits
This breed has a graceful appearance similar to that of shokoku, with abundant, long tail feathers.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Although the origin of this breed is unknown, some breeds such as Akakashiwa, Shirokashiwa and Banshukashiwa seem to have a close genetic relationship with this breed. It was designated a natural monument in 1951.
Location within country
Yamaguchi and Shimane Prefectures
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Koeyoshi

Country

Specie

ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
4.50
Weight females
4.00
Other specific visible traits
The cock of this breed has a prolonged crow. The tone of the Koeyoshi crow is deep and hoarse, and it continues for about 15 seconds. They are black-breasted.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Although controversial, it is generally thought that Koeyoshi derives from a cross between Shamo (Japanese Game Bantam) and Tomaru. In 1937 this breed was designated as natural monument by the Japanese Government.
Location within country
Akita, Aomori and Iwate Prefectures
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Ko-shamo

Country

Specie

ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Transboundary name
Japanese Game Bantam
Other name
Japanese Game Bantam
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.00
Weight females
0.80
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
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown

Kawachiyakko

Country

Specie

ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
0.90
Weight females
0.70
Other specific visible traits
Kawachiyakkos have a unique pea comb, the central ridge of which is large and prominent. It is a bantam chicken with a long saddle. They are black-breasted.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
It is presumed that this breed has genes from crosses between Kojidori and Koshamo. It was designated a natural monument in 1943.
Location within country
Mie Prefecture
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Katsura chabo

Country

Specie

ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Other name
Japanese Bantam (Black-Tailed White)
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. They are white in colour with a black tail.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
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

Jitokko

Country

Specie

ISO3
JPN
Language
jap.
Other name
Japanese Creeper
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
3.00
Weight females
2.50
Other specific visible traits
creeper; Part of the population is white in colour with black breast.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The origin of this breed is unknown. It was designated a natural monument in 1943.
Location within country
Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Japanese Rumpless Bantam

Country

Specie

ISO3
JPN
Language
eng.
Other name
Uzurao, Uzura-chabo
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
0.70
Weight females
0.50
Other specific visible traits
rumpless, similar to Uzura
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed seems to have descended from a mutated type of Tosa-Jidori; originated in the Koch prefecture.
Location within country
Kochi Prefecture
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown

Japanese Long-Tailed Fowl

Country

Specie

ISO3
JPN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Onagadori
Other name
Phoenix, Yokohama, Onaga-dori
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
1.80
Weight females
1.30
Other specific visible traits
The main tail feathers do not moult, and sometimes grow longer than 10 meters. Part of the population is white in colour with black breast.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
This breed is thought to have originated in the Kochi prefecture in the southern part of Shikoku in the 17th or 18th century.
Year of origin
17
Location within country
Kochi Prefecture
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
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