The Japanese Chin is a small, elegant dog breed with a distinctive, wedge-shaped head and a long, silky coat that can be black, white, or red in color. They are known for their friendly, playful nature and their agility, and were originally bred as companions for the aristocracy in Japan.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 2–4 kg · Female 2–4 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 20–28 cm · Female 20–28 cm
- Origin
- ancient, at least 8th century · Japan
- Coat
- long, long
- Colors
- black and white, red and white, black and tan and white
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Japanese Spaniel, Chin
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise30 min per day