Japanese Chin Japanese Chin

ADDITIONAL JAPANESE CHIN PICTURES

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Breed Group: Herding, AKC Toy

Origin: Japan

Date of Origin: Ancient

Originally used for: Lap dog companion

Used today: Companion

Other Name(s): Japanese Spaniel

History of the Breed: The name Chin means cat-like and this dog has a cat-like attitude as well as its cat like looks. There is some debate as to the origins of this breed, some think the ancestors of these dogs first appeared in Japan around the 6th century from Korea. Some think the Chin originated in China and was brought to Japan in the 6th century. Portuguese sailors introduced the breed to Europe in the 1600s. An American naval officer, Commodore Perry, helped make this dog famous in England in 1853 when he presented a breeding pair to Queen Victoria after returning from Japan. This was the first canine gift given to the royal family. He is also credited with this breed's appearance in America when he later gave a pair to the President of the United States.

General Appearance: The Japanese Chin has straight, silky, profuse long hair that is most often black and white or red and white, or less often black and white with tan points. They have feathered tails that curl up over their backs. Their faces have an "oriental" appearance, with a short, upturned muzzle and large, wide-set eyes that have white visible in the inner corners. The plumed tail is carried over the back, curving to either side

Height & Weight:
Height 8-11 Inches
Weight 4-7 Pounds

Coat: Abundant silky and straight.

Color: Black and white, red and white, or black and white with tan points

Grooming needs: Medium, brush daily

Temperament of Breed: This breed is cat-like in attitude, it is alert, intelligent, and very independent as a cat is. The breed is uncomfortable around people it does not know. It is an ideal pet for a retired person living in an apartment.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes

Suitability as a watchdog: Yes, it has a deep bark for such a small dog.

Exercise Level: Low

Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Luxating patellas, heart murmurs
Minor: Eye ulcers

Life Expectancy: 8-10 Years

2006 AKC Ranking: 72

First Registered by the AKC: 1888

Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR

ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club

Breed Organizations & Associations:
Japanese Chin Club of America
Japanese Chin Club UK