Comparison: English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) and Japanese Terrier

English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) and Japanese Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)	Japanese Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom	Japan
Category	Small	Small
Height at withers	25–30 cm	30–33 cm
Weight	2.7–3.6 kg	–
Recognition features	Black with sharply defined rich tan Candle-flame ears set high on the skull Sleek, elegant, short glossy coat	Very short smooth coat: tricolour with white body and black or tan spots High-set ears folded forward Light, square build
Coat	Thick, close and glossy; black with deep chestnut tan, colours meeting abruptly with clearly defined lines.	Short (about 2 mm), smooth, dense and glossy; tricolour head with black, tan and white, body white with black or tan spots.
Purpose	Toy dog with terrier characteristics; a miniature companion that is alert and playful.	Japanese lap terrier created by crossing smooth Fox Terriers with small local dogs.

Breed page: English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) · Breed page: Japanese Terrier

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.