Japanese Terrier

Nihon Teria

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Summary

The Japanese Terrier is a small, lively companion breed originating from Japan, known for its distinctive white coat with black and/or tan markings. They are playful, affectionate with their families, and require moderate exercise.

Origin and Purpose

Developed in Japan from the offspring of fox terriers and other breeds.
Primarily bred as companion dogs.

Appearance

Dimensions

Gender	Height	Weight
Female	12-13 inches	5-9 pounds
Male	12-13 inches	5-9 pounds

Coat

Attribute	Notes
Color	White with black, tan, or black and tan markings, usually on the head.
Type	Short Smooth
Length	Short

Care

Attribute	Notes
Shedding	Low
Grooming	Weekly brushing
Drooling	Low

Body

Attribute	Notes
Head	Small Flat skull
Skull	Flat, moderate width
Ears	Small Thin Set high Folded forward
Eyes	Dark Oval shaped Moderately sized
Nose	Black
Muzzle	Tapered Moderately pointed
Teeth	Scissor bite
Neck	Moderately long Clean
Forequarters	Well-angulated
Fore Legs	Straight Fine boned
Hindquarters	Well-angulated
Hind Legs	Straight Fine boned
Feet	Small Tight Cat-like
Tail	Thin Set high Carried curved or sickle
Gait	Light Nimble Agile

Temperament

Lively
Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent

Social

Attribute	Notes
Affectionate with Family	Yes
Good with Children	Good with gentle children
Good with Dogs	Generally good with other dogs
Good with Cats	Generally good with cats
Openness to Strangers	Reserved with strangers
Playfulness Level	High
Protective Nature	Not very protective
Adaptability Level	Adaptable

Working Roles

Companion

Exercise Needs

Moderate
Daily walks and play

Health

Generally healthy
Some predispositions include patellar luxation and eye issues

Additional Notes

A rare breed.
Enjoys being part of a family.
Can be vocal.

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