Japanese Chin

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Size: Small
Other Names: Chin, Japanese Spaniel
Country of Origin: Japan
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Toy
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Toys
United Kennel Club (UKC): Companion Dog
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Toys
The Kennel Club (KC): Toy
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Toy
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Toy

The Japanese Chin is a small, square companion dog with a short muzzle, large dark eyes, and a long, profuse coat. The tail is plumed and carried over the back. The expression is characteristic and almost oriental.

A tiny companion who fits an apartment; a silky coat that needs brushing, a soft voice, and short indoor play more than long walks.

The Japanese Chin is a companion breed of the Japanese court, related to other East Asian sleeve dogs. It is a house dog, not a sporting spaniel. The AKC places it in the Toy Group; the UKC classes it as a Companion Dog.

Height: 8–11 inches
Weight: 4–9 pounds
Color: Black and white, red and white, or tricolor
Coat: Long, silky, and straight, with a ruff and a well-plumed tail
Lifespan: 10–12 years
Litter size: 1–3 puppies

Temperament

Chins are typically catlike, affectionate with their own people, and reserved with strangers. They can be sensitive and do not enjoy rough play. They notice everything in the household.

Training

They learn household manners if training stays gentle. Keep sessions short.

Care and grooming

Brush the long coat several times a week. Keep the face clean around the prominent eyes.

Shedding

Moderate.

Health

Japanese Chin may develop heart murmurs, eye injuries, and the breathing trouble common to short-muzzled dogs. Avoid heat and use a harness.

Crosses that include the Japanese Chin

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

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