Japanese Terrier Physical Appearance

Thinking to adopt a Japanese Terrier Dog and need to know what is the general appearance of Japanese Terrier or what are the popular colours of a Japanese Terrier?

Know more details about the colors, weight and height of Japanese Terrier Dogs from this page.


Japanese Terrier Appearance

Japanese Terrier Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Japanese Terrier, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Japanese Terrier would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Japanese Terrier: The Japanese Terrier Dog is a small sized dog.

    Height of Japanese Terrier:
  • 8-13 inches

  • Weight of Japanese Terrier:
  • 5-9 pounds

    The Common Colours of Japanese Terrier Dogs

  • Black & White
  • Tricolor


Japanese Terrier Appearance

Japanese Terrier Information

The Japanese Terrier is a short coated, small sized, clean cut dog, with a smart appearance and a compact outline.

The Japanese Terrier is a cheerful, animated, intelligent dog. They are gentle and sometimes cautious but, like other terriers, they can be intense when chasing squirrels (which may be bigger than they are).

What to do if you lose your Japanese Terrier

If your Japanese Terrier Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Phone the local vets to see if someone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Japanese Terrier

If you find a Japanese Terrier Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound assigned to your area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who usually scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.