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Japanese Terrier

Also known as Nihon Teria, Kobe Terrier.

Related breedBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · Switzerland

Japanese Terrier at a glance

Origin
Kobe, Japan
Appeared
1700 to 1932 (likely)
Family
Terrier
Type
Terrier
Size
Small
Life span
12 to 15 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 259

The name. Named for Japan; first bred around the port of Kobe.

Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place in time

The Japanese Terrier appears 1700 to 1932 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Japanese Terrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.