Comparison: Fox Terrier (Smooth) and Japanese Terrier

Fox Terrier (Smooth) and Japanese Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Photo: Piotr Pietryka, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Japanese Terrier
Photo: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Fox Terrier (Smooth)Japanese Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomJapan
Category–Small
Height at withers–30–33 cm
Recognition features
  • Predominantly white with black and/or tan markings
  • Smooth, hard, dense coat
  • Small V-shaped ears folded forward and a gaily carried tail
  • Very short smooth coat: tricolour with white body and black or tan spots
  • High-set ears folded forward
  • Light, square build
CoatSmooth, flat, hard, dense and abundant; white predominates, with tan, black-and-tan or black markings (brindle, red or liver markings are highly undesirable).Short (about 2 mm), smooth, dense and glossy; tricolour head with black, tan and white, body white with black or tan spots.
PurposeBritish working terrier for fox, rabbit and rat work; today an active companion.Japanese lap terrier created by crossing smooth Fox Terriers with small local dogs.

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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.