Japanese Chin

Breed of Dog : Japanese Chin

There is some evidence that the Japanese Chin descended from a dog called the 'Gobi Desert Kitchen Midden Dog'. After its introduction to Japan probably in the 7th century, the Chin was the exclusive property of the various noble Japanese families. Each family tended to breed the dogs to their own to its own standards, which accounts for the breed variety. The Chin was taken to Europe in the 17th century by the Portuguese, and several were given to the wife of Charles II of England, Catharine of Braganza. This is the king of the King Charles Spaniel fame.

The Japanese Chin is a tiny oriental dog that was formerly known as the Japanese Spaniel. It has been associated with China, Japan and Korea. The Japanese Chin has a long coat that does not tangle. It can be kept beautiful with careful combing and brushing several times a week.

The Japanese Chin is a dainty little spaniel with a short, broad face, and a soft, feathered coat. A thick ruff covers the neck and chest. The forehead is quite round, with a well-defined stop. The nose is wide and the nostrils open. Black-and-white Chins must have black noses. In other dogs, the nose color should match the color of the coat markings. The expressive, protruding eyes are dark and almond shaped. The teeth form a level or undershot bite. The V-shaped feathered ears are pendant. The body has about the same height as length. The front legs are straight and fine-boned. The coat comes in white with colored patches, most often black, but sometimes red, yellow, orange, sable or brindle. 

Behavior:  
Japanese Chin is the best to leave it with older children, love everyone and very easy to train. It moderate dependent on people and good to let him with the other pets or dogs. Japanese Chin is not a barker.

Height: Up to 23 cm.
Weight: Averages 3 kgs.