Japanese Terrier Puppy Weight Calculator

Use this Japanese Terrier puppy weight calculator to find out how big your Japanese Terrier puppy will get. Just type your puppy's age and weight below and this tool will calculate the future adult size of your puppy.

Puppy Weight Calculator

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Japanese Terrier

Japanese Terrier Stats

Height 10 - 13 inches
Weight 10 - 12 Ibs
Life Span 13 - 15 years
Size Class Toy
Breed Group Foundation stock service

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Japanese Terrier Traits

Good with children
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Good with other dogs
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What's it like
Caring for a Japanese Terrier

In general, Japanese Terriers are healthy dogs, and conscientious breeders screen their breed for diseases like Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and patellar luxation. They should frequently wash their teeth with dog-specific toothpaste.
Your dog will live a long, healthy life if you take them to the vet on a regular basis for checkups and parasite prevention.

High-quality dog food, whether created commercially or prepared at home under your veterinarian's supervision and approval, should be ideal for the Japanese Terrier. Any diet should be suitable for the dog's age (adult, elderly, or puppy).
Keep an eye on your dog's weight and calorie intake because certain dogs are prone to becoming overweight. Giving too many treats can lead to obesity, although they can be a useful training assistance.
Find out which human foods are safe for dogs and which aren't. If you are worried about your dog's nutrition or weight, consult your veterinarian. There should always be fresh, clean water available.

The Japanese Terrier's short-haired, smooth coat requires minimal care. A weekly brushing with a soft brush or hound glove will keep his coat healthy and glossy, with an occasional bath only as needed.
His ears should be regularly inspected for dirt or buildup of excess wax and cleaned if needed with soft gauze and an ear-cleaning solution. The nails should be trimmed often, keeping them short and neat, as overly long nails can cause the dog discomfort.
Teeth should be brushed daily if possible, using a toothpaste formulated for dogs.

The Japanese Terrier is extremely intelligent and trainable, although some can be stubborn and determined at times. Due to their high independence, training needs to be started early. Early socialization and puppy training classes with positive, reward-based training with gentle but firm corrections are highly recommended.
A trainer who is terrier and primitive breed savvy is also recommended. Equally at home in the city or country, they are best kept in a fenced yard or on a lead, as they can eagerly run off.
While they are one of the calmest of the terrier breeds, they are nevertheless high-energy dogs who require mental and physical exercises.

Japanese Terriers have terrier temperaments and are a petite, highly clever breed. They are self-sufficient, energetic, sharp, and vivacious. They tend to be reserved around strangers because they are one-person dogs. Japanese Terriers are perceptive and vigilant; they can detect even the smallest sound and notify strangers. Respectful kids and other pets don’t bother him. He is a flexible, eager-to-learn, sporty terrier with excellent athleticism and instincts. As the Meiji Era came to an end in the 1900s, several of these greatest dogsโ€”known as “Kobe Terriers”โ€”were spotted on the streets of Kobe. These “Kobe Terriers” resembled a cross between Japanese and contemporary Smooth Fox Terriers.

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