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Japanese puppies have, without a doubt, something special in their look and way of being. Maybe that's why we find so many Akita Inu or Shiba Inu dogs, as they are adorable and very faithful.
In this article from PeritoAnimal we will show you 7 Japanese Dog Breeds You Must Know if you are thinking about adopting a dog. Some are already known, others less so, although what you should consider is choosing a dog that needs to be adopted, so you should go to animal shelters in your region to find puppies for adoption.
Keep reading and discover some breeds of Japanese puppies, in addition you can leave a comment telling if you have a Japanese best friend or want to have one.
Akita Inu
Akita Inu is a pure japanese canine breed, already millenary, which has been with man for over 3,000 years. This amazing and cute puppy has been used over the years for very different tasks like bone hunting, dog fights or guard dogs. Akita Inu is currently a very popular companion dog.
Puppies of this Japanese breed generally have a very strong personality and they are a bit dominant, so you will have to socialize him since he is a very good puppy. Akita Inu don't bark at anything, if you hear one of them barking, pay attention.
You should take into account that they are dogs of only one owner, this does not mean that he does not care for other people within the family, it just means that if he is not considered the owner, if he tries to give orders, he will not be able to obtain good results.
Akita Inu are very affectionate dogs with everyone in the family. They are an excellent choice for being with children, as they won't complain if the little ones pull their ears or tail. They are very faithful dogs and dedicated to the group to which they belong.
Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu Japanese dog breed is one of the 6 unique dog breeds in Japan and one of the few so many years old. Its appearance is quite identical to Akita Inu although it is much smaller. Males usually do not exceed 40 centimeters and are very loyal to their owner. It is one of the closest breeds to the gray wolf, on the same scale as the Shar Pei.
It is an ideal dog to have within the family nucleus, they are friendly with family members and other pets. But also are very active so we must take them for walks and take active exercise for their healthy physical and mental growth.
They have short fur and the colors they show range from reddish brown to white. There are also completely white Shiba Inu, but it is not the most common to be found. The Shiba Inu are very smart dogs, but sometimes so much, that simple orders like sitting down or giving us the paw cost them a little.
Shikoku inu
Shikoku inu, originally from Kochi in Japan, was formerly used to hunt large animals such as wild boar or deer. Three varieties of this breed are known: Awa, Hongawa and Hata.
In appearance, it's identical to the Shiba inu, although it's noticeably bigger. It is included within the medium dog breeds. It can measure between 43-55 cm in height and weigh 20-23 kilos. Its muzzle is short, its ears small and triangle-shaped, and its coat can be of three colors: white and close, predominantly black, and black with red accents.
It is a agile and energetic dog, at the same time as faithful. He doesn't usually suffer from any problem or illness. They are normally healthy, with the exception of slight eye problems.
Hokkaido inu
The Hokkaido Inu, of medium or even large size, is a strong dog, with robust and straight ends. It is thought that their race may have arrived from China, although their origins date back 3000 years.
It is a dog that has historically been used both for hunting larger, for example bones, and for hunting wild boar or young. Your race is included within the Spitz. As a rule, they have a genetic predisposition to good health, without congenital problems.
They are very active, so they need several daily walks and physical activity, otherwise, you can show large increases in weight, something you should take into account before adopting a dog of this breed. Your ideal would be between 20 and even 30 kilos.
The most common color of the fur of these dogs is the beige color, although the chromatic range that these puppies can present is very wide.
Kishu inu
Kishu ino has remained a local dog on the island that has the same for hundreds of years. It is a little known dog in the west. In the past, their fur had bright colors, but over time, the most common varieties become white, beige and black.
The physiognomy is robust, with two thick coats. The cause is usually curved up, and the ears are short and very hairy.
your character is calm and sweet. Although, depending on the degree of exercise they do, it can vary. If they don't burn off all the energy they can become very nervous puppies. In these states, their barks are continuous and strong.
Their ideal environment would be a large plot or farm where they could play and exercise guard dog functions.
tosa inu
The history of the Tosa inu is relatively short. It is the result of crosses that will manage to obtain a large size dog and, therefore, it was crossed with the Bulldog, the Dogo Argentino and the São Bernardo.
Without a doubt, it is exceptionally brave and strong, in fact, is currently used in Japan for combat, although they are neither violent nor ending in death. Still, the PeritoAnimal is not completely in agreement with using this dog to carry out these types of practices that can bring fatal consequences to inexperienced owners.
Currently the Tosa inu is a great companion dog that has a stable character and can get along without any problems with other animals. Also gets on well with the little ones in the house.
Its muzzle is of medium size, slightly broad and its nose is black. The ears are small in reaction to the size of the head, and the eyes are also small and earthy brown with garnet tones. It is a very beautiful and impressive dog.
Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is descended from the variety of Spitz puppies that arrived in Japan around 1920. It is a medium-sized dog that does not usually exceed 35 cm in height.
It has long fur and although it is not one of the dogs that sheds more, it loosens a lot and so you will have to brush it frequently. They are white in color and calm in character though at the slightest noise will warn you.
This breed of Japanese dog is ideal to be with all members of the family, but you must be aware of strangers as they are very suspicious. Japanese Spitz is much less known than its direct cousins Samoyed and American Eskimo.
