Breeds in the Toy Group of Dogs

Japanese Chin

The Japanese Chin is originally from China and found his way to Japan as a gift from the Empress of China to the Empress of Japan, and he became a favourite of the British Royals when Queen Alexandra acquired some.  The word 'Chin' means cat-like and he does wash his face in the same way that a cat does.  As befits a dog favoured by Royalty he has a very aristocratic bearing, with a perpetual look of well-bred astonishment.  In some countries The Japanese Chin is known as the Japanese Spaniel.

He is small at a maximum of 10" and 3.2kg in weight; the Breed Standard calls for him to be "Daintier the better, providing type, quality and soundness are not sacrificed".  His coat is profuse; it is soft, straight and silky and is either black and white or red and white, the clearer and brighter the red the better.  The Japanese Chin needs regular and careful grooming; if his coat is not looked after he will leave it on the sofa or your guests!

A lively and happy dog, the Japanese Chin is not sufficiently robust to thrive in a busy family home but makes a marvellously cheerful companion dog.

Click here to read the Japanese Chin Breed Standard.

Japanese Chin Breed Clubs

JAPANESE CHIN CLUB

Japanese Chin Rescue and Rehoming

Contact the Breed Club. They should be able to give you information about dogs requiring homes and procedures for re-homing; if you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-home your own Chin, please go through breed rescue. They will not be judgmental and are best able to find the right permanent home for him.

Japanese Chin Breeders

Vanistica 

If you are looking for a puppy contact the Breed Clubs and the Breeders listed and visit the puppyfinder website where there is a great deal of information on hereditary conditions.  If you are a Breeder and wish to advertise your puppies puppyfinder is an excellent showcase.