Japanese breeds share a common heritage: spitz silhouette, curled tail, independent character, and absolute loyalty to their family. Heroes of films like Hachiko, they charm — but their primitive temperament demands patient, consistent training from an early age.
Our selection
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Akita Inu
Race canine large au caractère unique.
Shiba Inu
Race canine medium au caractère unique.
Spitz japonais
race de chiens
Épagneul japonais
race de chiens
Kishu (chien)
race de chiens
Tosa (chien)
race de chiens
Terrier japonais
race de chiens
Compare at a glance
The breeds in this selection, side by side.
| # | Breed | Size | Weight | Energy | Life expectancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akita Inu | Large | 32–45 kg | Élevée | 8–12 ans |
| 2 | Shiba Inu | Medium | 8–11 kg | Modérée | 12–15 ans |
| 3 | Spitz japonais | Small | 5.1–6.9 kg | very_high | 12–16 ans |
| 4 | Épagneul japonais | Medium | 5–30 kg | Élevée | 11–14 ans |
| 5 | Kishu (chien) | Medium | 5–30 kg | very_high | 11–14 ans |
| 6 | Tosa (chien) | Medium | 5–30 kg | Modérée | 11–14 ans |
| 7 | Terrier japonais | Medium | 5–30 kg | Élevée | 11–14 ans |
Methodology
Japanese origin breeds listed in our database (origin column), supplemented by editorial curation.
Frequently asked questions
Quelle race arrive en tête du classement ?
Akita Inu ouvre notre sélection : race canine large au caractère unique. Consultez sa fiche complète pour le caractère, la santé et l'alimentation adaptée.
Quelle race de cette sélection vit le plus longtemps ?
Spitz japonais, avec une espérance de vie de 12–16 ans. L'alimentation et le suivi vétérinaire pèsent fortement sur la longévité réelle.
Comment ce classement est-il établi ?
Japanese origin breeds listed in our database (origin column), supplemented by editorial curation.
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