Dog Breeds from Japan

This page groups together breeds connected to Japan, making it easier to browse by place of origin instead of by breed name alone.

Explore dog breeds associated with Japan, with direct links to the individual breed guides.

working • Japan • Large size

70–130 lbs • 10–13 years

working • Japan • Medium size

35–55 lbs • 12–15 years

Non-Sporting • Japan • Small size

17–23 lbs • 13–16 years

working • Japan • Medium size

35–55 lbs • 12–15 years

Sources and citations

References below include kennel-club directories and source notes relevant to the breeds collected on this page.