Introduction

The Japanese Chin, also known as the Japanese Spaniel, the Japanese Pug, the Japanese, the Jap or simply the Chin, is a small, fluffy, flat-faced dog with a pom pom appearance. They are known for being bright, alert, naturally clean and a bit stubborn. The Japanese Chin was approved by the American Kennel Club in 1888, as a member of the Toy Group. According to the Japanese Chin Club of America: “The Japanese Chin is a bundle of joy, surprise and mischief cloaked in an air of serenity and superiority.”

The ideal Japanese Chin stands 8 to 11 inches at the withers and typically weighs between 5 and 10 pounds. Their fluffy single coat does tend to shed more than most but seldom mats if brushed at least once a week and bathed about once monthly. Chins come in many colors and have distinctive, up-curled tails. As a small, stylish and graceful breed, the Japanese Chin has many cat-like characteristics. It will groom itself much like a cat does, and it enjoys resting in high places. Owners of this breed often find their little dog on the backs of chairs and sofas, “ruling their roosts” from on high. Unlike other tiny lapdogs, the Japanese Chin is not particularly “yappy” and rarely barks.

Japanese Chin - History and Health

In Japan, there are “Inu” dogs and there are “Chin.” To the Japanese, the Chin are royalty, descending from lapdogs of the Chinese aristocracy. While the exact origin of the Japanese Chin is obscured by time, it certainly is a very old toy breed, as reflected in drawings on ancient pottery and in artifacts from ancient Chinese temples. Different theories abound as to when the Chin came to Japan, including: 1) that Zen Buddhists brought

Japanese Chin - Temperament & Personality

The Japanese Chin is a bundle of love, lavishing love and attention on their owners. They want to get as much as they give, and expect that equal (if not more) attention be lavished upon them in return. They are playful, always upbeat and happy dogs with a yen for mischievous behavior. Chins have often been compared to cats because they love to climb and perch as high as they possibly can. But the cat-like

Japanese Chin - Appearance & Grooming

The Japanese Chin is a tiny spaniel with a broad, short face and a silky feathered coat. They have round foreheads with a well-defined stop. The nose is wide and should be black for black and white dogs, and colored to match the coat for others. The eyes protrude and are dark and almond-shaped. Teeth should meet in either a level bite, or an underbite. Ears are V-shaped and pendant. Chins are square in proportion

Japanese Chin - Pictures

The saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Check out the many different Japanese Chin Pictures and Japanese Chin images. Get an in depth look at the Japanese Chin and see the many things that this breed has to offer.