Japanese Chin

Japanese Chin
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Background
Breed	Toy
Country of origin	China, ironically
Status	Uncommon
Coat type	Long, dense
Lifespan	10 years
Litter size	1-3 puppies

The Japanese Chin is a toy breed that was bred merely as a royal companion. They were originally called the Japanese Spaniel.

Appearance[]

Japanese chins are characterized by their long, typically black, white, brown, or all, fur. They have a broad head and a puggish snout. Its ears are long and feathered, and their eyes small and black. They are typically 8-11 inches tall and weigh 7-9 lbs.

Behavior[]

Japanese chins are said to be cat-like in ways, and very happy.

Behavior:
Exercise:	Needs daily walk
Tolerance with other pets/people:	Very good
Food:	Much smaller than other breeds
Grooming:	Only little attention daily
Space:	Ok without yard, good in apartments
Common health problems:	Eye issues, respiratory problems, snoring, wheezing
Lifespan:	Up to 10 years
Temper:	Happy, loyal, lively
Recognition:	CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR, DRA, NAPR
Rarity:	Semi-rare

Japanese chins are very happy and loyal dogs. They are intelligent, lively, and very affectionate. It may be wary around strangers, but loves everyone that loves it. They do great with other pets and children. They, however, do like to be the center of attention. They do not bark very often, but rather make a singing sound, similar to "woooo". They are very tidy, agile, and playful. They lick their front paws and groom their face with them, very similar to cats. Japanese chins are said to be great guard dogs. They are known to do a "chin spin" where they balance on their hind feet, spin around in circles, and paw the air with their front paws.

History[]

The Japanese chin was originally named Japanese spaniel, but was changed in 1977 by AKC. Despite its name, it actually originated in China! It was later imported to Japan, and then Europe, and then the USA.