Japanese Chin

The Japanese Spaniel is also called the Japanese Chin or Chin. They have straight, silky, profuse long hair. Their faces have an "oriental" appearance, with a short, upturned muzzle and large, wide-set eyes that have white visible in the inner corners, creating an astonished expression. They have feathered tails that curl up over their backs. These dogs commonly have a black spot or blaze in the middle of the white fur on their heads known as Buddha's Thumbprint.

 Height 'n Weight:

Japanese Chins stand about 8 inches to 11 inches in height and weight 4 pounds to 15 pounds.

 Temperament:

This breed is considered one of the most cat-like of the dog breeds in attitude. The breed is intelligent, playful, and devoted to its owner. The breed gets along well with other pets and loves children who treat it respectfully without rough play. The Japanese Chin enjoys climbing, likes to curl up in your lap, will wash its face with its paws. The breed maybe nervous around strangers and does not like new surroundings or situations.

 Exercise needs:

Japanese Chin needs minimal exercise. As with other breeds, daily walks can better for these breeds.

 Trainability:

The Japanese Chin is a very eager little dog, and likes nothing more than to please his owner. These breeds are intelligent, so training for Japanese Chin can be an easy task. As these breeds are stubborn at times, you need to be patient when training them.

 Nutrition & Diet:

This dog will fare well on small food portions served at regular intervals. Always make sure that there is access to fresh water.

 Living conditions:

Japanese Chins will do great with apartment living but need regular exercise. They are sensitive to weather extremes.

 Life expectancy:

Under 10 years

 Origin:

As the name indicates, the Japanese Chin originates from Japan, and was once the companion dog of royalty and aristocracy in its native country. The other theory states that they descended from a lap dog given to the Emperor of Japan in the year 732 by a Korean diplomat. Originally this breed was named the Japanese Spaniel, but in 1977 the AKC renamed them Japanese Chin.