Portrait of small Japanese Terrier against a grassy background in Japan.
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Japanese Terrier

The Japanese Terrier is a spunky and versatile small dog breed from Japan. Although these little terriers call Japan their native country, they are not considered one of the original six indigenous dogs of Japan, known as the “Nihon-ken,” which include the Kishu Ken, Shiba Inu,

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Terrier
Height
10-13 inches at the shoulder
Weight
10-12 pounds
Life Span
13-15 years
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