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HISTORY The Japanese Terrier, originating from Japan, is a rare dog to find anywhere in the world, including its native home. This small terrier may also be known as a Neppon Terrier, Nihon Terrier, or Nihon Teria. The Japanese have nicknamed their unique terriers Kobe Terriers, Oyuki Terriers, or Mikado Terriers. Dutch merchants are believed to have brought a dog of their own origin, such as the Dutch Fox Terrier. However, it is unsure exactly which breed was brought to Japan. Some believe it wasn't the Dutch who brought over the ancestors to the Japanese Terrier, but the English. Whether...
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