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a companion dog, this toy breed has a distinctive heritage. This
Istrian Coarse-haired Hound: Is a dog breed from Croatia, breed is considered one of the most cat-like of the dog breeds
developed in the mid-19th century for hunting fox and rabbit. It is in attitude: it is alert, intelligent, and independent, and it uses
a rough-coated scent hound still kept primarily as a hunting dog its paws to wash and wipe its face. Other cat-like traits include
rather than as a pet. The breed’s wiry coat is weather resistant for their preference for resting on high surfaces, their good sense of
hunting. balance, and their tendency to hide in unexpected places.

Istrian Shorthaired Hound: Is a breed of dog from Istria in Japanese Spitz: Is a small to medium breed of dog of the Spitz
Croatia, descended from a very old type of scent hound. This type. The Japanese Spitz is a companion dog and pet. Dog
hound is the slightly smaller counterpart to the longer-coated breeders in Japan in the 1920s and 1930s created the Japanese
Istrian Coarse-haired Hound from the same region. It is docile and Spitz by crossbreeding a number of other Spitz breeds to develop
calm, lively, and enthusiastic when hunting. the Japanese Spitz. Active, loyal, and bright, the Japanese Spitz
are known for their great courage, affection and devotion making
Italian Greyhound: Is a small breed of dog of the sighthound them great watchdogs and ideal companions for older people and
type, sometimes called the Italian for short, and nicknamed the small children.
“IG” or “Iggy”. The Italian Greyhound makes a good companion
dog and enjoys the company of people. However, the breed’s slim Japanese Terrier: Is a small terrier native to Japan. It is believed
build and short coat make them somewhat fragile, and injury can to be descended from the progeny of fox terrier types, pointers
result from rough or careless play with children. and indigenous Japanese dogs. This dog is also known as the
Nippon Terrier. The breed is rare, even in Japan. The Fédération
J Cynologique Internationale (FCI) breed standard describes this
breed as having “a lively and cheerful character” and as “swift and
lively in temperament”.
Jabot: The apron of the Schipperke; the part situated between the
front legs. Jaws: The bones forming the framework of the mouth.

Jack Russell Terrier: Originating in England, it is a small terrier Jowls: Flesh of lips and jaws.
that has its origins in fox hunting. Jack Russells are an energetic
breed that rely on a high level of exercise and stimulation and are K
relatively free from serious health complaints. Originally bred to
bolt foxes from their dens during hunts, they are used on numerous
ground-dwelling quarry such as groundhog, badger, and red and Kaikadi (dog): Is of the terrier dog breed, named after a nomadic
grey fox. tribe in Maharashtra, India. Kaikadi is a perfect watchdog as a
result the nomadic life they lead watching over herds, they are also
Jacobson’s Organ: A sense organ located in the roof of the dog’s adept at hunting hare as well as vermin. The Kaikadi is best suited
mouth that functions somewhere between smell and taste. for large open areas, not urban home settings.

Jagdterrier: Is a type of working terrier, originating in Germany, Kai Ken: Also called the Tora Inu or Tiger Dog, is a breed of
that is used for hunting quarry both above and underground. This dog that hails from Japan where it is a national monument and
breed of terrier is also called the German Hunt Terrier. Jagdterriers has been bred for centuries. It is a rare dog even in its native land
were developed to be all-round hunting dogs. Though often used and is one of the six native Japanese dog breeds protected by the
for quarry that dens underground, especially badger, fox, and Nihon Ken Hozonkai. The Kai Ken is intelligent, agile, alert and
raccoon dog, Jagdterriers are also used to drive wild boar and brave. They are natural hunters and make good watch dogs, being
rabbits out of thickets, and to blood track wounded animals, such reserved with strangers but loyal to their families.
as deer.
Kangal Shepherd Dog: Is a breed of large livestock guardian dog
Jämthund: Also called the Swedish Elkhound/Moosehound, is a originating from the Sivas province of Turkey. While the Kangal
breed of dog of the Spitz type that are found in Northern Europe. Shepherd Dog is often referred to as a sheep dog, it is not a herding
The Jämthund is eponymous to Jämtland, a province in the middle dog, but rather a flock guardian that lives with the flock of sheep to
of Sweden. The dog is described as having a wolf-like appearance. actively fend off predators of all sizes. Typically used as protection
Although calm and affectionate with its family, the Swedish against wolves, bears, and jackals in its native Turkey. The Kangal
Elkhound can be dominant with other dogs and has a strong prey Shepherd Dog is calm, controlled, independent, powerful and
drive. protective.

Japanese Chin: Also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is a dog Kanni: Also known as the Maiden’s Beastmaster, is a rare
acknowledged for its importance to Japanese nobility. It is also indigenous South Indian sighthound breed of dog found in the
known for its strabismus of the eyes. Being both a lap dog and state of Chennai, India. The Kanni is usually shy but will always

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