The Japanese Terrier is also referred to as the Nihon Teria and assigned to the designation of the terrier group. [1] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source The only terrier breed from Japan, the breed has almost gone extinct twice and to this day remains rare across the globe. [2] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source As one of many terriers, Japanese Terriers share much in common with other breeds, but they also have several distinct features. This wikiHow will help you identify a Japanese Terrier by recognizing what sets them apart from other dogs.
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Checking the Structure
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Take the dog's size into account. Japanese Terriers are rather small-sized dogs. They only weigh 5–10 pounds (2.3–4.5 kg), and they can stand anywhere between 11 and 13 inches (28 and 33 cm) in height. [3] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
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Note the head. A Japanese Terrier's head appears rather flattened and is also narrowed a bit. Where the skull and muzzle meet, there is a stop that is not incredibly pronounced but still present. Their cheeks are of good leanness, and their straightly-bridged nose is pigmented black. Tightly drawn lips that are quite thin in thickness conceal the dog's scissors bite. [4] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Inspect the ears. The ears of a Japanese Terrier are small in size and resemble the letter v in shape. From a high-set point on the head, they typically hang forward in the form of a drop ear; however, sometimes they may be folded or outwardly set on the head's sides. They are of thin leather overall. [5] X Research source
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Consider the eyes. Japanese Terriers have dark-colored eyes. When it comes to shape, they seem to resemble ovals, and their size is fairly moderate. [6] X Research source
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View the paws. A Japanese Terrier's paws are knit tightly together and elastically padded. Their nails tend to be dark in pigment and feel hard to the touch. [7] X Research source
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Look at the tail. The tail of a Japanese Terrier is usually always docked if the country the dog is in allows for docking procedures. However, some have undocked tails, particularly if docking procedures are not allowed in a certain area, and an undocked tail tapers to a point at the tip and is generally carried in a rather high but slight curve. Regardless of whether or not the tail is docked, it is notably a bit thin. [8] X Research source
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Analyze the dog's overall build. Japanese Terriers are compacted, cut in a clean manner, square, and appear smart. They have a neck that grows thicker approaching the dog's shoulders, shoulders that form gentle angles, a deep chest, ribs of good spring, straight forelegs, vertical hind legs, a decent tuckup, and a short back. Their gait is light-footed and full of agility.Advertisement
Method 2
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Examining the Coat
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Assess the coat's quality. A Japanese Terrier's coat appears to have a gloss to it and is a very short length, usually being only 2 millimetres (0.079 in) long. It feels rather dense yet smooth to the touch. [9] X Research source
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Recognize the coat color. The coat of a Japanese Terrier may be some combination of white, black, and/or tan. This can be in the form of tri-color, where the dog's head is white, black, and tan, or the dog can be white and have markings of tan or black or have black spots on the coat. [10] X Research source
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Understand how the dog needs to be groomed. Japanese Terriers do not require much effort when it comes to grooming. They only shed on occasion, and brushing once a week will keep their coat in fine condition, along with infrequent baths when deemed necessary. [11] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to sourceAdvertisement
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See if the dog is needy. Overall, Japanese Terriers tend to be needy, demanding, and possessive dogs. If their owner's attention is placed elsewhere, they will grow jealous and bark to regain the attention. [12] X Research source
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Notice sensitivity. Japanese Terriers react to their household environments due to their high levels of sensitivity. Because of this, they do best in peaceful homes so they do not become anxious or stressed. [13] X Research source
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Expect an abundance of energy. Despite their small size, Japanese Terriers are bundles of energy and require a fair deal of daily exercise. Playtime, walks, and time in a yard typically meet their exercise needs well. [14] X Research source
Did you know? It is believed that Japanese Terriers once put their energy to use on merchant ships by working to catch mice. [15] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
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Look for intelligence. In addition to needing plenty of exercise, Japanese Terriers must have frequent mental stimulation as they are highly intelligent. They are quick learners but need to be kept entertained. [16] X Research source
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Check if the dog is affectionate. Japanese Terriers form strong bonds with their families and enjoy affection. They can make ideal lapdogs once a bond has been formed. [17] X Research source
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- Consider using a DNA test if you want to know which breed your dog is. This will confirm if your dog is a Japanese Terrier.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/foundation-stock-service-program/fss-breeds-broken-group/
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