Sanke Bloodlines and Their Characteristics

[Dan Blatt]

As a learning tool I thought it would be interesting to have a discussion of sanke bloodlines and characteristics. Perhaps members could post sanke photos to depict these differences and traits. Older lineages such as Torazo, Sadazo, Jinbei, Kichinai, and Izumiya have led to recognizable sumi markings in today's sankes. The more recent Matsunosuke and Dainichi lines have their own distinguishing features. I'll start with a sanke I have that is 14 inches in length and has smaller sumi markings. Not knowing any better I would assume Kichinai influenced. Any thoughts? Hoping this thread might educate somer of us to better understand this variety.

[shiromujigirl]

Here is my Brett Sanke, half Dianichi, half Jenbei.

[Dan Blatt]

Very nice - way to go Brett! Shiromujigirl - how big?

[shiromujigirl]

She will be two years old in May and is 16 inches.

Here is a full brother.

[Sanke56]

is that the same one you sent me a pic of a while ago. I will post pics of some of mine they are not a classy as some of these