Japanese Terrier
Also called Mikado Terrier, Nihon Teria and Oyuki Terrier
- Apartment friendly
The Japanese Terrier is a small breed of terrier from Japan. These dogs are small in size, with a short and wiry coat of fur. They have a lively and energetic demeanor, with an instinct for hunting. They are highly intelligent and trainable, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are loyal and devoted to their family, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for herding and guard work.
- Weight
- 4–9 lb (2–4 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 12–13 in (30–33 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Nagasaki/Kobe/Osaka, Japan (early 20th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Cheerful
Intelligent
Lively
Reserved with strangers
Self-willed
Coat colours
Tricolor, white with black and tan markings and white with black spots
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Japanese Terrier
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- Weight:7–11 lb (3–5 kg)
- Life span:14–16 years
Sources
- JAPANESE TERRIER Official UKC Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Japanese Terrier | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- FCI standard - Nihon Teria - Japanese Terrier (opens in a new tab)
- Japanese Terrier (opens in a new tab)
- Japanese Terrier - Animal Corner (opens in a new tab)
- Japanese Terrier | Royal Canin Philippines (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).