|
JAPANESE TERRIER
Terrier Group
©Copyright 2006, United Kennel Club, Inc.
HISTORY
In the 17th Century, smooth-haired Fox Terriers were imported to Japan from the Netherlands. These dogs were bred with small pointers and native type dogs, and the Japanese Terrier eventually emerged, with type being set in the breed around 1930. The breed is kept mainly as a lap dog.
The Japanese Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2006.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
The Japanese Terrier is a short coated, small sized, clean cut dog, with a smart appearance and a compact outline.
CHARACTERISTICS
HEAD
SKULL - Flat and moderately narrow, with a moderate stop.
MUZZLE - The same length as the skull, with a straight nasal bridge and thin, tight lips. The cheeks are lean and free from fullness.
TEETH - The Japanese Terrier has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite.
Faults: Slightly overshot or undershot bite.
Disqualifications: Severely overshot or undershot bite.
NOSE - Black.
EYES - Moderately sized, oval in shape, and dark in color.
EARS - Set on high, fairly small and thin, V-shaped, and folding forward. Rose ears are also permitted.
NECK
Moderately long, strong and tapering, with a clean throat.
FOREQUARTERS
The shoulders slope gently.
FORELEGS – Straight, with moderate bone.
BODY
The body is square in proportion. The chest is deep, but not too broad, with well sprung ribs. The withers are high and the back is short and firm. The loin is slightly arched and powerful. The belly is well tucked up.
HINDQUARTERS
The thighs are long. There is moderate angulation at the stifle and the hock. The rear pasterns are vertical.
FEET
Tight, with elastic pads, and hard nails that are preferably dark in color.
TAIL
Moderately thin, and generally docked at the third or fourth joint.
COAT
Short, smooth, dense and glossy.
Disqualification: Long hair.
COLOR
Tricolor; white with black spots; white with black or tan markings on the body.
HEIGHT
Height at the withers is 12-13 inches.
GAIT
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Albinism. Severely overshot or undershot bite. Long hair.
|
|
 Recent News At UKC
02/01/2012: February 2012 Employee of the Month Carol Wiedmayer Registration Carol has worked at UKC since April 13, 2005. She had lost her previous job unexpectedly and thought this would be a good place to send her resume. Carol graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1973 and had taken some college courses at KVCC. Carol... Read more here. 
News Archive. |
 |
This Weekend At UKC
Wisconsin Boston Terrier Association will be hosting events this weekend, February 11 & 12 in Ixonia, Wisconsin. More Information.
Norl-Cal Treedog Assn will be hosting events this weekend, February 10 & 11 in Oroville, California. More Information.
Find an event in your area.
|
The Redbone was the second coonhound breed to be registered with UKC, the first being registered in 1902, two years after the American Black & Tan. The Redbone is known to be a well-balanced breed, making them adaptable to various types of hunting and terrain. Their agility benefits them when hunting in fenced country or steep, rocky ground. Redbones are known to make excellent water dogs. |
|
Read more about UKC's many dog breeds here. |
|
