Japanese Terrier

The Japanese Terrier is a balanced, square dog, most often black head with predominantly white body that has little black spots.

Nihon Teria (Japanese Terrier)

Differences and similarities between the Brazilian Terrier and the Japanese Terrier are detailed on the breed club's website.

The Japanese Terrier is recognized by the Japan Kennel Club and the FCI.

Modern breeds of lapdog also include the Bichon Frise, Japanese Terrier, Maltese, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier and many others.

It is generally believed that the ancestors of the Japanese Terrier were brought by Dutch merchant ships to Nagasaki, the only Japanese port open to the West in the 17th century.

Many breeds can claim heritage to the early Fox terrier of this period, including the Brazilian terrier, Japanese terrier, Miniature Fox terrier, Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz, Rat terrier and Tenterfield terrier.

Several other modern breeds exist that descended from the early Fox Terrier breed, including the Brazilian Terrier, Japanese Terrier, Miniature Fox Terrier, Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz, Rat Terrier and Tenterfield Terrier.