Jug History
The Jug, also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is a Japanese hybrid or mixed-breed dog. The Jug is the result of crossing the Japanese Chin and the Cocker Spaniel. The Jug is a medium-sized, sturdily-built, short-coated, square-proportioned, and rather heavy-set dog. It has a deep chest, and a long head. The ears are erect, small, and pointed. The tail is thick and usually docked.
Jug Physical Characteristics
The Jug is a small, medium-size breed of herding dogs. They are similar in appearance to the Border Collie, but are smaller with a shorter, thicker coat. They are very intelligent, energetic dogs and work well as guard dogs, family pets, and herding dogs.
Eye Colors
Brown
Nose Colors
Black
Coat Colors
White, Fawn, White, Pied
Height Range
Male Height Range: 11 – 13 inches
Female Height Range: 11 – 13 inches
Weight Range
Male Weight Range: 13 – 18 lbs
Female Weight Range: 13 – 18 lbs
Jug Health
Description of breed health.
Lifespan
12-15 yrs
Jug Health Concerns
Patellar Luxation, Canine Hip Dysplasia, Pug Dog Encephalitis, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, Entropion, Ectropion, Demodectic Mange, Brachycephalic Syndrome, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Ataxia, Legg-Calve Perthes Disease, Atopy Dermatitis
Jug Temperament and Behaviour
The Jug is a playful and mischievous breed of dog. They are very intelligent and can often outsmart their owner. They are full of energy and are very playful, especially with children. They are fairly independent, but are also very sociable and love being around their owners.
Jug Activity Requirements
The Jug is a sighthound, meaning they are bred to hunt by sight rather than scent. Unlike some hunting breeds, however, most Jugs aren’t as high energy as you might expect. They enjoy a nice walk on leash and spending time with their family, but they don’t need a ton of vigorous activity. If you are looking for a dog who is happy relaxing on the couch or playing with a toy, the Jug is an ideal choice. They are not a high-energy, high-drive dog, but they will still enjoy a nice walk and some playtime.
Miles Per Day
5 miles
Activity Per Day
45 minutes
Daily Food
0.8 cups
Kennel Club Recognition
American Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Jug is part of the Unclassified group.
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The Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Jug is part of the Unclassified group.
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Australian National Kennel Council
Not Recognized
Jug is part of the Unclassified group.
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Canadian Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Jug is part of the Unclassified group.
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