Skip to content Initially, dogs of this breed could belong exclusively to members of the Japanese Imperial family, were their favorites and could only be presented as a royal gift. The Japanese Chin, aka Japanese Spaniel, gained particular popularity in 1853, when a pair of dogs of this extremely graceful breed were presented to the British Queen Victoria. In 1964, the Japanese Chin became one of the national symbols of Japan. The breed was originally called the Japanese Spaniel, but the name was officially changed to AKC in 1977. Although these days Japanese Chin is not very widespread overseas, in particular in the United States, it is still simply adored in Japan.
Characteristic
The Japanese Chin is a graceful breed, thin-boned, somewhat square in shape. At first glance, you can recognize the oriental origin in this dog. It seems that dogs of this breed are well aware of their high position, so aristocratic, and even somewhat arrogant, they hold on and gracefully perform. From the very beginning, this Japanese Spaniel was bred in order to be everyone’s favorite and darling, and it remains so in our time.
Character
This breed is very intelligent, loving, and pleasant to handle. Japanese Chin is affectionate, calm, incredibly mannered, playful and masterfully reflects the mood of all those around him. And although he loves literally everyone, he is deeply devoted to his owner. Since they are gentle and extremely sensitive dogs, they are best suited for those homes where children have already grown up and know how to be gentle with animals. Get along well with other dogs and pets. Despite the fact that the Japanese Chin is not too prone to bark, it makes a good watchdog. These dogs feel an urgent need to be in the spotlight. It is a very brave breed, with a distinctly independent mindset. Endowed with an excellent memory, the Japanese Chin remembers both good and evil well and will never forget his friend or foe. The Japanese Spaniel is truly the ultimate pet.
Wool and care
The coat of the Japanese Chin is rather thick, straight, long and silky in structure. A richer collar is located around the neck and chest, the ears and tail are decorated with long beautiful strands. The coat is loosely attached to the body, the color is white with spots of black, yellow, sable, orange, brown with stripes or red. Shedding medium intensity. Japanese Chin needs daily brushing and brushing. This will help prevent tangling and tangles in the coat. The Japanese Spaniel requires special brushing and brushing techniques, so you must first take at least one lesson from a professional dog hairdresser. You can bathe only if absolutely necessary, sometimes you can use dry shampoo. Your dog’s eyes and ears require regular inspection and cleaning. Like virtually all short-nosed breeds, the Japanese Chin can have breathing problems, eye infections and heatstrokes.
Training
The Japanese Chin is much more obedient than many other breeds in the same group. He really wants to be praised, so learning is easy for him. It especially stands out when learning and performing all kinds of tricks. As it is a very sensitive and impressionable breed, slightly pretentious and mannered, harsh training methods should not be applied to them. They respond best to affection, love, fair and consistent teaching. It is recommended to take a general obedience course with your dog.
Activity
The Japanese Chin does not require a significant amount of physical activity. A daily short walk or playing with the dog at home is enough. Therefore, this breed is excellent for living in an apartment or condominium, however. Japanese Chin will never refuse to play in a small, well-fenced yard. The most important thing for you to remember is that dogs of this breed are very sensitive to temperature extremes.
