Japanese dog breeds

Japanese dog breeds belong to the smallest group. These pets are mostly smart, smart and friendly. All representatives of the Japanese breeds have certain similarities and common features. If you look at them a little more closely, then you can see a large number of differences. This concerns not only the nature of animals, but also the characteristics of their content.

All four-legged "Japanese" have many similar features that unite them. Let's get acquainted with their list.

1. Most of the representatives of the existing Japanese breeds have soft ears of a triangular shape.
2. These dogs most often have smart eyes, closely spaced to each other.
3. Purebred "Japanese" have a clean and beautiful hair.
4. Most purebred pets have a charming face, characterized by a wedge-shaped structure.
5. Japanese breeds have fluffy tails wrapped in ringlets (directed towards the back of the animal).
6. The lion's share of purebred "Japanese" have a very nice and attractive appearance. They do not look aggressively and viciously, which attracts enthusiastic views of many people.
7. All Japanese dogs are characterized by incredible devotion and loyalty to their owners. That is why the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun call their pets samurai dogs.

Among the dogs of Japanese breeds are pets, differing in character, and in external characteristics, and in size. The coat color of different pets can also vary. Get to know some of the most popular and well-known Japanese breeds.

The most famous big Japanese dog is the beauty. Akita Inu. This breed was bred more than 2000 years ago. Its representatives in weight can reach 45 kg, and height at withers - 71 cm. From the very beginning, Akita was a very good guard of the imperial family and the Japanese nobility in general. These dogs are incredibly devoted to their families.

The appearance of the Akita, like most other Japanese breeds, is peculiar. It is characterized by a large head, triangular eyes (they are very small). The body of a thoroughbred Akita is always strong and dense. These animals are characterized by sufficient strength and power, which is the main argument in their conflicts with other animals.

For a long time, the Akita Inu simply cannot bark, but is capable of making unusual snorting or grunting sounds. At times, it seems to people that thoroughbred Japanese pets mumble something under their breath during these moments, as if talking to themselves. This is one of the interesting features of these animals.

Akita Inu loves to lick his own body. In this case, dogs very similar to the representatives of the cat family. In hunting Akita used to behave like a tiger. She is very quiet, without unnecessary sounds, like a cat, tracking and pursuing the victim, and then at the right moment rushes at her.

Consider the main characteristics of these charming and loyal animals.

• Akita Inu reacts very badly to an evil and aggressive attitude. It is necessary to educate such a pet patiently and calmly, without resorting to physical punishments and shouts.
• Understanding with the owner must be complete.
• Akita will always stand up for her beloved master and family members. This is a great defender on whom you can rely.
• In general, Akita Inu unpretentious care. This does not have to spend huge sums.
• Like most representatives of other breeds, this dog needs the most early socialization.
• This pet requires only proper and balanced nutrition.
• Akita Inu needs daily impressive physical exertion.

Another large view - american akita. These are large animals with a strong and strong body. Their character is just as serious and strong. They are incredibly loyal to their master. In order for such a dog to treat a person with respect, it must be properly and promptly educated. The man himself must also monitor his behavior and treat the animal appropriately. The use of force in training and education is unacceptable here.

Pets of this breed should be educated and trained from an early age. Otherwise, such an Akita will grow uncontrollable and completely naughty, and in fact no one wants to deal with an uncontrollable 50-kilogram big guy. Boring and monotonous workouts should be discarded immediately. Often the owners of these pets are turning to professional trainers.

American Akita gets along well with younger members of the family. True, too noisy children are often perceived wrong by such a dog. In such a situation, the animal may try to restore order. It is not recommended to leave Akita alone with children - parents should always keep the situation under control.

American Akita has a very heavy skeleton. For this reason, small puppies are not recommended to be subjected to too serious physical exertion. Before you start practicing with a dog, you must wait until its joints, ligaments and muscles become strong.

Consider the main features of the representatives of this breed.

• Although the coat of these dogs is good and thick, they do not need frequent combing.
• During the periods of a molt it is necessary to resort to a regular grooming.
• The American Akita should be taken more often for walks, because in the four walls it will be very boring and dreary.
• With other relatives such Akita gets on extremely rarely. If she was in the same company with her own kind, she would behave like a leader.
• Representatives of this breed need competent socialization from puppy age.

Tosa Inu or Japanese Mastiff is another large Japanese dog. Initially, this breed was bred to participate in battles. Japanese mastiffs are exceptionally stable, strong and can quickly rush to the attack at the right time. These dogs make wonderful watchmen. Tosa Inu are aggressive in nature, so their education requires a lot of attention.

This breed is small. Not every person agrees to start a Japanese mastiff, because this is not a mini-size pocket dog. The weight of an adult individual can reach up to 70 kg. There are also larger, more powerful animals that weigh 100 kg or more.

Tosa Inu can demonstrate their fighting qualities against strangers. To avoid such consequences, the pet is required to properly educate and train all the necessary commands. If everything is done correctly, a purebred companion and a faithful companion will turn out from a purebred puppy

Japanese mastiff is not the best option for people who have never come across representatives of fighting breeds. A similar pet will not work for a family with children.

Consider the main features of these animals:

• they are characterized by a large, strong and massive head and the same muzzle;
• ears in dogs are hanging, large and fall on the cheekbones;
• Japanese mastiff look serious and very smart;
• the constitution is strong, powerful, proportional, the musculature is well developed and clearly visible;
• skeleton strong and large, characterized by a wide loin and chest;
• the back is even and taut;
• paws straight;
• Wool cut is short and dense.

In the list of Japanese dog breeds there are not only large and massive, but also medium-sized individuals. Many of them can be kept in the conditions of an ordinary city apartment.

So, to the middle are charming kai-ken. Males of this breed weigh up to 21 kg, and females - up to 18 kg. The growth of the first - 46-59 cm, the second - 46-55 cm.

These pets have a very balanced, calm and friendly character. On average, representatives of this Japanese breed live 12-15 years.

Kai are active and energetic dogs. They do not demonstrate excessive aggression, but need attention from the person. These animals suffer if they don’t waste accumulated energy. In the end, this translates into bad pet behavior.

The roots of kai are hunting, but the modern representatives of the breed do not trace even a slight aggression in behavior. Such pets will need minimal care, since they have even thick, but very short wool. For a long time kai do not lose their attractiveness and look neat.

Dogs are medium in size. Hokkaido breed. Initially they were taken out for hunting. The second pet name is Ainu. For a long time, these dogs were brought up in such a way that they were strong, persistent, brave, empathetic and ferocious. For his family, the Ainu is a good defender and bodyguard, affectionate, playful and contact. To strangers, this dog will be treated with great wariness or aggression.

Hokkaido - a primitive breed. Its primitiveness lies in the fact that the formation of the species was carried out under conditions of natural selection. Consider the main features of this interesting breed:

• Hokkaido have a large skull of large width, flattened forehead;
• the structure of the muzzle is wedge-shaped;
• jaws very powerful, bite - scissor;
• the eyes of the representatives of this breed are large, the shade of the iris is often dark brown;
• the neck is strong, strong, with well developed muscles;
• on the language of the Ainu there are characteristic spots;
• pronounced withers;
• belly is tucked up, it never hangs;
• the back is well developed, posture is always correct;
• Ainu limbs are powerful, especially the hind ones;
• paw pads and claws - black.

Ainu can be both very affectionate and gentle, and fierce. Their main distinguishing feature - dedication, courage. They can easily navigate in any conditions. Ainu - self-confident animals. Act decisively and bravely.

This pet It is recommended to start only strong people, leaders in character. Hokkaido's temper is not the easiest. Most often, these pets are kept in an aviary. As needed, they need to be combed using a special brush. You can not neglect long walks.

Shikoku - representatives of one of the oldest breeds of Japan. Their homeland is the island of Shikoku. Adult dogs at the withers can reach 52 cm.

The coat of shikoku is short, there is a dense, good undercoat. Thanks to this feature, the dog does not need frequent and regular brushing.Hair care is simple and inexpensive. These pets have a sickle tail, as well as a strong body with well-developed muscles.

Shikoku has temperament active. They are of medium size, so they can live in apartment conditions, but they will need to ensure constant physical exertion. Even if such a pet is in a closed environment, he needs to pay a lot of attention.

Every day with such a dog is necessary to walk alot. From birth, representatives of this Japanese breed have a well-developed hunter instinct. With great attention and easy care, the owner should approach the education and training of such a dog.

Japanese dogs belong to the service category. Sansu. They also make excellent companions and even security guards. Their coat color can be pure white, pale yellow, red, gray or pinto. The growth of males at the withers is only 46 cm, and the bough is 40 cm. The average lifespan of these animals is 15-17 years.

Sanshu is very strong and durable. They have a beautiful appearance, good nature. These pets can live seamlessly in a city apartment. They are relatively easy to train and train, but it is important to be tactful and have patience. The learning process should be consistent and smooth.

Sansu's wool is thick, so it is allowed to keep such dogs not only in the apartment, but also in the country house. It is required to engage in combing this animal weekly. This procedure is especially important during a molt.

Representatives of small Japanese dog breeds are very popular today. These animals have an attractive appearance and compact size, so they are often turned on by people whose living conditions do not allow keeping larger or medium pets.

Four-legged handsome men have a special charm hin breed. Their weight rarely exceeds 3.5 kg, and height - 26 cm. These pets are recognized as the best companions for humans. They differ in that they have a large number of habits inherent in cats.

Hing can live seamlessly in almost any room. It may even be a small chamber. On the street, representatives of this Japanese breed will not be able to survive, so they should not be equipped with cages.

Cute Chins have small ears, a beautiful bushy tail and thick wool. It seems to many people that such a mohhead dog sheds very much, but in fact, if you regularly comb out chin, there will be no problems with molting.

To train these little dogs is easy and simple. They take great pleasure in the home team. If the training will be too boring and monotonous, the animal can refuse to perform tasks. We must be prepared for the fact that hin needs a lot of attention from the hosts.

Very popular today are cute Japanese spitz-dogs They are recognized as excellent companions for man. Sometimes these dogs can be found in circus arenas. They have a characteristic pointed muzzle, like a little fox. The forehead is rounded, and the ears are erect, having a triangular shape. These pets are distinguished by a tail with elegant hair. He lies on their backs. According to the standard allowed only white wool color.

The nature of these dogs is very cheerful and lively. They are firmly attached to their masters, demonstrate loyalty throughout life. Pure-bred Japanese Spitz treats other people with distrust and caution, often failing to bark. For this reason such pets are allowed to keep as watchmen.

Breed sizes are different and representatives of the breed Shiba Inu (Siba Inu). Initially, this breed was bred for hunting small forest game. At the withers, their growth reaches only 35-43 cm, if it is a dog, bitches are even smaller - 33-41 cm.

The muzzles of these plush pets are very cute. From the outside it seems that this is a smiling dog. In fact, the character of Shiba Inu is combat. These are independent, strong animals that need competent education and training. A well-educated and socialized pet will be infinitely loyal to its owner. The trademark of these dwarf dogs is cat cleanliness.

Excellent hunter recognized purebred Japanese Terrier. This animal can hunt not only on land, but also on water. Currently, most people keep these pets exclusively as small and productive hunters. This breed is rare because the population is very low. Breeding Japanese terriers began to engage in the 20 years of the last century. Purebred specimens can boast an unrivaled sensitive scent and hearing.

The constitution of these dogs is proportional and elegant. They have:

• flat skull and narrow muzzle;
• medium sized eyes with dark iris;
• straight back;
• different coat color.

Japanese terrier is not the fluffy dog. The very structure of its wool cover is such that it simply will not be able to stay long in low temperatures. Although it is not a bald dog, the compact terrier is only suitable for keeping in a warm city apartment. In such conditions, the representatives of this Japanese breed will be excellent companions.

Experts advise walking with such pets in separate forest-park zones. If you went for a walk with a Japanese terrier in the winter season, then it is advisable to "dress up" in a comfortable jumpsuit in which he will not be cold.

Japanese terriers are incredibly strongly attached to "their man." They are able to quickly catch any changes in the mood of the owner. These pets just adore when everyone around them happy. Terriers always want to be the center of attention in the house. If you don’t play with these dogs and stay at home alone for a long time, they can make a serious mess. Try to give these dogs a lot of attention. Don't make them miss you.

Experts say purebred Japanese terriers in no case can not be taught to food, which usually eats people. This is especially true for sweet foods in any form. “Japanese” diabetes is developing rapidly - you can not forget about it.

The choice of a puppy belonging to the Japanese breed must be approached with the utmost responsibility. Decide in advance on what exactly you want to have a dog and in what conditions you can keep it. If you do not plan to equip a home for a pet in an apartment, you should not take a breed with short hair or a weak undercoat. Miniature, dwarf dogs are also extremely rarely suitable for keeping in outdoor conditions.

Purebred purebred puppies better to acquire in special nurseries with a good reputation. This is due to the fact that most of the Japanese breeds in our country are weakly distributed. Unscrupulous breeders can offer you a half-breed or just an unbreeding pet.

A puppy must have all the necessary documents. When purchasing a purebred pet in the nursery, you should immediately ask the experts all your questions. Ask about how to feed the dog, how to properly care for it, if you yourself do not know it yet.

The four-legged representatives of the Japanese breeds are extremely popular nowadays. They turn on and how wonderful hunters, and as watchmen, and as good-natured companions. Having such a loyal and intelligent friend, you should take into account a number of tips and recommendations from experts.

• If you keep a small chin, you need to ensure that in hot and sunny weather it does not overheat, is not on the street too long under the scorching sun. In such conditions, the pet may begin to choke.
• It is impossible to leave representatives of Japanese breeds without movement. These pets are not lazy and lovers all day lie within four walls. Be sure to provide the "Japanese" serious exercise, walk and play with them.
• Kai breed dogs are very good hunters, but do not expect aggressive behavior from them. These animals are hardly suitable for the role of watchmen.
• In the education and training of dogs of any Japanese breed can not resort to physical punishment or screams. It is necessary to educate the "Japanese" carefully, with respect. Should be more patience. If you ignore this recommendation, the pet will not perceive you as their best friend, and there must be mutual understanding between man and dog.
• Particular caution should be taken when purchasing a purebred Japanese terrier. Dogs of this breed are few common even in their homeland, and in Russia they are even more difficult to find. Contact only in nurseries.
• If you decide to start an Akita Inu, you should be prepared for the fact that this animal is not taught so easily. You will have to cope with his temper and character. Experts advise to buy puppies of this breed only to very patient people and strong personalities.
• Never feed Japanese dog food from the table. Pedigreed animals can only eat a balanced meal without spices, seasonings. Smoked products, sweets, fried foods and baking - is prohibited. You can give the "Japanese" ready-made food, but only premium or super-premium. They are expensive, but do not harm the health of the pet.
• If you do not do everything with the education of the thoroughbred “Japanese” or you are afraid to do it yourself, then you better trust the experts.

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