Here is Dog Breeds List J, all of the world’s dog breeds whose names begin with the letter J. Some are listed on other pages because they have been recognized by major kennel clubs by different names.
Spot a breed I forgot? It happens. Please be kind and take a moment to let me know about my omission. I do apology, especially if the breed I neglected to add to this page happens to be your favorite breed or trusty companion.
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Dog Breeds A to Z List – Starting with J
Jack Russell Terrier
Origins: England
Size: Small
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 3, ANKC: Terriers, NZKC: Terriers, UKC: Terriers
Jackapoo
Origins: thought to be USA
Size: Small
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Average
Recognition: None – a mixed breed dog
Jagdterrier
(a.k.a. German Hunting Terrier)
Origins: Germany
Size: Small
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 3, AKC: FSS, UKC: Terrier
Jämthund
(a.k.a. Swedish Elkhound)
Origins: Sweden
Size: Large
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 5, UKC: Northern Breeds
Japanese Akita
(a.k.a. Akita Inu)
Origins: Japan
Size: Large
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group: 5, AKC: Working, ANKC: Utility, CKC: Working, KC: Utility, NZKC: Utility, UKC: Northern
Japanese Chin
(a.k.a. Japanese Pug, Japanese Spaniel)
Origins: Japan
Size: Small
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 9, AKC: Toys, ANKC: Toys, CKC: Toys, KC: Toys, NZKC: Toys, UKC: Companions
Japanese Spitz
(a.k.a. Nihon Supittsu)
Origins: Japan
Size: Small
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 5, ANKC: Non-sporting, CKC: Non-sporting, KC: Utility, NZKC: Non-sporting, UKC: Northern Breeds
Japanese Terrier
Origins: Japan
Size: Small
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 2
Japanese Tosa
Origins: Japan
Size: Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group, AKC: FSS, UKC: Guardian
Jindo
(a.k.a. Korean Jindo)
Origins: South Korea
Size: Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 5, AKC: FSS, KC: Utility, UKC: Northern Breeds
Jura Niederlaufhund
(a.k.a. Jura Basset, Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund, Swiss Hound)
Origins: Switzerland
Size: Medium
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 6, UKC: Scenthound
Japanese Shiba Inu
(a.k.a. Shiba Inu, Brushwood Dog, , Shiba Ken)
Origins: Japan
Size: Small
Grooming: Average
Training: Time consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 5, AKC: Non-sporting, ANKC: Utility, CKC: Non-sporting, KC: Utility, NZKC: Utility, UKC: Northern Breeds
Did I Miss a Breed on this Dog Breeds List J?
With so many dog breeds in this world, there is a good chance I may have omitted one. First of all, I will apologize for that omission, especially if your dog was the one I forgot. Secondly, won’t you take the time to send me a quick note, letting me know what dog breed should be on this page? I sincerely appreciate your time and will get the breed information up as quickly as possible.
