Breeds of Japanese Dogs

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

All four-legged "Japanese" have many similarities that unite them. Check out their list.

1. Most representatives of existing Japanese breeds have soft ears of a triangular shape.
2. These dogs most often have smart eyes that are close to each other.
3. Purebred "Japanese" have a clean and beautiful coat.
4. Most thoroughbred pets have a charming muzzle, characterized by a wedge-shaped structure.
5. Japanese breeds have fluffy tails wrapped in rings (directed towards the back of the animal).
6. The lion's share of purebred "Japanese" are very nice and attractive appearance. They will not look aggressively and viciously, which attract the 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 favorites samurai dogs.

Japanese dogs include pets that differ in character, appearance, and size. The color of the coat of different pets can also vary. Let's get to know some of the most popular and famous Japanese breeds.

The most famous large 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 the withers - 71 cm. From the very beginning, Akita was a very good guard of the imperial family and Japanese nobility as a whole. These dogs are insanely loyal to their families.

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

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

Akita Inu is very fond of licking her own body. In this case, dogs very similar to the representatives of the cat family. In hunting, Akita is used to behaving like a tiger. She very quietly, without any superfluous sounds, like a cat, tracks down and pursues a victim, and then at the right moment rushes at her.

Consider the main features of these charming and devoted animals.

• Akita Inu reacts very badly to an angry and aggressive attitude. Raise such a pet should be patient and calm, without resorting to physical punishment and screaming.
• Understanding with the owner should be complete.
• Akita will always stand up for her beloved master and family members. This is a great defender to rely on.
• In general, Akita Inu is unpretentious in leaving. This does not have to spend huge amounts.
• Like most other breeds, this dog needs socialization as early as possible.
• This pet requires exceptionally proper and balanced nutrition.
• Akita Inu needs daily impressive physical activity.

Another major 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 timely raised. 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 trained and trained from an early age. Otherwise, such an akita will grow uncontrollable and completely naughty, and after all, no one wants to deal with an uncontrolled 50-pound big guy. Boring and monotonous training is desirable to drop immediately. Often the owners of these pets turn to professional trainers.

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

The American Akita has a very heavy skeleton. For this reason, small puppies are not recommended to be subjected to too severe physical exertion. Before you begin to deal with the 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 solid and thick, they do not need to be combed frequently.
• In periods of molting, you will have to resort to regular grooming.
• American Akita should be taken for walks more often, since it will be very boring and dreary within the four walls.
• With other relatives, such akita gets along very rarely. If she finds herself in the same company with her own kind, she will act as a leader.
• Representatives of this breed need competent socialization since puppyhood.

Tosa Inu or Japanese Mastiff is another large Japanese dog. Initially, this breed was bred to participate in battles. Japanese mastiffs are extremely stable, strong and can quickly attack in the right moment. 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 have a Japanese mastiff, because this is not a mini pocket dog. The weight of an adult 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 needs to properly educate and train all the necessary teams. If everything is done correctly, a thoroughbred puppy will make a wonderful companion and faithful companion.

Japanese mastiff is not the best option for people who have never encountered representatives of fighting breeds. A similar pet is not suitable for a family in which there are children.

Consider the main features of these animals:

• they are characterized by a large, strong and massive head and the same face;
• the ears of the dogs are hanging, large and fall on the cheekbones;
• the look of the Japanese mastiff is serious and very smart;
• the physique is strong, powerful, proportional, the muscles are well developed and clearly visible;
• the skeleton is strong and large, characterized by a wide loin and chest;
• the back is even and taut;
• paws are straight;
• woolen 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 an ordinary city apartment.

So, the middle ones are charming kai-ken. Dogs of this breed weigh up to 21 kg, and bitches weigh up to 18 kg. The growth of the first is 46-59 cm, the second is 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 show unnecessary aggression, but need attention from a person. These animals suffer if they do not spend the accumulated energy. As a result, this results in poor pet behavior.

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

Dogs are also medium in size. Hokkaido breed. Initially, they were taken out for hunting. The second name of the pets is Ainu. For a long time these dogs were raised in such a way that they were strong, persistent, courageous, sensitive and ferocious. For his family, Ainu is a good defender and bodyguard, affectionate, playful and contact. This dog will treat strangers with great alertness or aggression.

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

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

Ainu can be very affectionate and gentle, as well as ferocious. Their main distinguishing feature is dedication, courage. They can easily navigate in any conditions. Ainu are self-confident animals. They act decisively and courageously.

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. Long walks should not be neglected.

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

The shikoku's coat is short, there is a dense, solid undercoat. Due to this feature, this dog does not need frequent and regular combing. Hair care is simple and inexpensive. These pets have a crescent-shaped tail, as well as a strong body with well-developed muscles.

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

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

Japanese dogs are classified as service dogs. sansyu. They also make excellent companions and even security guards. The color of their coat can be pure white, fawn, red, gray or pied. The growth of males at the withers reaches only 46 cm, and bitches - 40 cm. The average life expectancy of these animals is 15-17 years.

Sansu is very strong and hardy. They are distinguished by a beautiful appearance, good disposition. These pets can live seamlessly in a city apartment. They can be trained and trained relatively easily, but it’s important to keep in touch and be patient. The learning process should be consistent and soft.

Sansu wool is thick, so these dogs are allowed to be kept 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 molting.

Representatives of small Japanese dog breeds are very popular today. These animals are distinguished by their attractive appearance and compact size, so they are often brought on by people whose living conditions do not allow them to hold larger or medium-sized pets.

Four-legged handsome men possess special charm hin breed. Their weight rarely exceeds 3.5 kg and a height of 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.

Hin can live without problems in almost any room. It may even be a small closet. On the street, representatives of this Japanese breed will not be able to survive, therefore, enclosures for them should not be equipped.

Cute hins have small ears, a beautiful fluffy tail and thick wool. It seems to many people that such a shaggy dog ​​molts very much, but in fact, if you regularly comb the chin, there will be no problems with molting.

It’s easy and simple to train these little dogs. They are very pleased to carry out the commands of the hosts. If the training is too boring and monotonous, the animal may refuse to perform tasks. One must be prepared for the fact that hin needs a lot of attention from the owners.

Cute today very popular Japanese Spitz. They are recognized as excellent companions for humans. Sometimes these dogs can be found in circus arenas. They have a characteristic pointed muzzle, like a small fox. The forehead is rounded, and the ears are erect, having a triangular shape. These pets differ in tail with chic pubescence. He lies on their back. According to the standard, only snow-white coat color is allowed.

The character of these dogs is very cheerful and lively. They are strongly attached to their masters, demonstrate devotion throughout life. Purebred Japanese Spitz treats other people with distrust and caution, often breaking down into barking. For this reason such pets are allowed to be kept as watchmen.

Miniature sizes differ and representatives of the breed shiba inu (shiba 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 male, females 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 fighting. These are independent, strong animals that need competent education and training. A well-mannered and socialized pet will be infinitely loyal to its owner. The brand name for these dwarf dogs is feline cleanliness.

Recognized as an excellent hunter 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 be engaged in the 20 years of the last century. Purebred individuals boast unrivaled sensitive nose and hearing.

The physique of these dogs is proportional and graceful. They have:

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

The Japanese Terrier is far from the most furry dog. The very structure of her coat is such that she simply will not be able to stay in conditions of low temperatures for a long time. Although this is not a bald dog, the compact terrier is suitable exclusively for keeping in a warm city apartment. In such conditions, representatives of this Japanese breed will be excellent companions.

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

Japanese terriers are incredibly attached to "their man." They are able to quickly catch any changes in the mood of the owner. These pets simply adore when everyone around them is happy. Terriers always want to be the center of attention in the house. If you do not play with these dogs and leave them alone at home for a long time, they can make a serious mess. Try to give these dogs a lot of attention. Do not make them yearn for you.

Specialists claim that purebred Japanese terriers In no case should you be accustomed to the food that a person usually eats. This is especially true for sweet foods in any form. The "Japanese" diabetes is developing rapidly - this should not be forgotten.

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

Purebred purebred puppies are best purchased in special nurseries with a good reputation. This is due to the fact that most Japanese breeds in our country are poorly distributed. Unscrupulous breeders can offer you a mestizo or just an unclean pet.

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

Four-legged representatives of Japanese breeds in our time are insanely popular. They are brought on as wonderful hunters, and as watchmen, and as good-natured companions. Having such a faithful and intelligent friend, it is worth considering a number of tips and recommendations from experts.

• If you are holding a little hin, you need to make sure that in hot and sunny weather it does not overheat, does not stay on the street for too long under the scorching sun. In such circumstances, the pet may begin to suffocate.
• It is impossible to leave representatives of Japanese breeds without movement. These pets are not lazy people and lovers to lie in four walls all day. Be sure to provide the "Japanese" with serious physical exertion, walk and play with them.
• Kai 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 screaming. It is necessary to educate the "Japanese" carefully, with respect. You should be more patient. If you neglect this recommendation, the pet will not perceive you as its best friend, and mutual understanding between the person and the dog must be.
• Particular care should be taken in acquiring a purebred Japanese terrier. Dogs of this breed are not very common even in their homeland, and in Russia they are even more difficult to find. Contact only nurseries.
• If you decide to have an Akita Inu, you should be prepared for the fact that this animal is not so easily trained. You will have to cope with his temper and character. Experts advise buying puppies of this breed only to very patient people and strong personalities.
• Never feed Japanese breeds of food from the table.Thoroughbred animals you can eat only balanced food without spices, seasonings. Smoked meats, sweets, fried foods and buns are prohibited. You can give the "Japanese" ready-made feed, but only premium or super premium. They are expensive, but do not harm the health of the pet.
• If with the upbringing of a thoroughbred “Japanese” you do not manage to do everything or you are afraid to do it yourself, then it is better to trust the specialists.

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