Active
Cheerful
Swift
Affectionate
Lively
Vigilant

Loving
Dignified
Independent
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Calm
Reserved
Hearted
Suspicious

Japan

United States

Smooth Fox Terrier, German Pinscher, Kobe Terrier

Chinese Shar-Pei and Clumber Spaniel

ACA = American Canine Association Inc.
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1600s

Late 1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Black
Pied

Black
Brown
Fawn
Cream
Red
White
Sable

A Japanese Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Clumber Pei can have a litter of 2-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Skeletal/Joint Conditions
Eye Conditions

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems

Skeletal/Joint Conditions
Skin Conditions
Eye Conditions

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Yearly Eye Exam
Yearly Physical Examination

Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ophthalmic Examination
Skin Scrapings
Orthopedic Exam

Japanese Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Clumber Pei has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Japanese Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Clumber Peis are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Japanese Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Clumber Peis are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Japanese Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Clumber Pei, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Japanese Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Clumber Peis usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Japanese Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Clumber Pei requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Japanese Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Clumber Pei should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Japanese Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Clumber Pei feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Japanese Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Clumber Pei is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Japanese Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Clumber Pei is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Clumber Peis have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Japanese Terriers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Clumber Pei is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Japanese Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Clumber Peis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Japanese Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Clumber Peis are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Japanese Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Clumber Peis have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.