Kishu dogs still exist today. However, their numbers are declining year by year. According to records, 1,450 Kishu dog breed certificates were issued across Japan 20 years ago, but now, the number of registered purebred Kishu dogs has dropped sharply to 372, which is even more than giant pandas. few.

The Kishu dog once became a frequent visitor to the endangered animal exhibition area at Wakayama Zoo, showing its endangered status. Therefore, although Kishu dogs still exist, their numbers have been greatly reduced and require more attention and protection.