- Name: KaChing Linn
- Owner: LissaLuvPug
- Breed: Japanese Chin
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- Spay/Neutured: Yes
- Age: 1 Years 11 Months
- Description:
- I may look delicate, but I wasn't nicknamed "Tazmanian Devil" for nothing! I can be a whole lot of furry fury.....but usually in a fun and playful way! I am the smallest and youngest in the family so I really feel like I have to stand up for myself, although everyone is real...
Japanese Chin
Next Breed: Japanese Spitz
Previous Breed: Jamthund
As a dog that originally lived with Chinese aristocracy and eventually spent their days at the Imperial Palace, the Japanese Chin is considered by many to be royalty.
History
The Japanese Chin is a very old toy breed that, despite his name, is thought to have originated in China centuries ago. It is commonly believed that the Chinese so admired these dogs that the Chinese Emperor gave a pair to the Emperor of Japan. Once in Japan, the chin was kept in the hands of nobility and used as gifts to very special people. In 1853, Commodore Perry made his famous visit to Japan, which opened up the island nation to the world. While he was there, he was presented with several Japanese Chins. He subsequently gave the Chins as gifts, with a pair going to Queen Victoria, a pair to Admiral Perry's daughter, and two to the President, thus allowing the Chin to make it to England and North America. During World War I, the importation of Japanese Chins into America was halted. But, this did not destroy the breed in the United States. American breeders simply maintained and improved the breed with the stock they already had. Over time, the popularity of the chin waned and their numbers diminished. Thankfully, there were breeders throughout the world that kept the breed alive. The dog had been known as the Japanese spaniel. In 1977, the name of the breed was officially changed to the Japanese Chin
Appearance and Size
Japanese Chin stand about 20 to 27 cm (8 to 11 in) in height at the withers and weight can vary from a low of 4 lbs to a high of 20 lbs, with an average of 7 to 11 pounds being the most common. The American Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale give no weight requirement for the Chin in their published Breed Standards. Chin have straight, silky, profuse long hair that is most often black and white, or white and black, with other acceptable colorations being red and white (which includes lemon yellow and white), sable and white and, rarely, black and white with tan points, also commonly referred to as a “Tri-Color.” They have heavily feathered tails that curl up over their backs with the long hair cascading down one side, often reaching the floor; the chest, neck and shoulder area is also heavily coated, with the hair springing away from the body creating the appearance of a thick ruff. The Chin is considered a “head breed,” with a slightly oversized head that is square or blocky with a slight rounding between the ears; this rounding should not be so round as to be domed in appearance. It is ideal to have a white hourglass-shaped patch of hair over the face and skull; this patch commonly has a black spot or blaze in the center of the skull which is known as a Buddha's Thumbprint. This designation is often attributed to the Emperor Ming of Han China, who is said to have owned many of these dogs. The face should 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.
Personality
This breed is considered one of the most cat-like of the dog breeds in attitude: it is alert, intelligent, and independent, and it uses its paws to wash and wipe its face. Other cat-like traits include their preference for resting on high surfaces such as the backs of sofas and chairs, their ability to walk across a coffee table without disturbing an item, and some of the surprising places their owners often find them in. They rank 62nd in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, being of fair working/obedience intelligence. A companion dog, it is loving and loyal to its owner and typically happy to see other people, though a few are distrustful of strangers. Chin prefer familiar surroundings, but do quite well in new situations and are often used as therapy dogs because of this trait and their love of people. Very early socialization of Chin puppies leads to a more emotionally well-balanced Chin that is more accepting of different situations and people.
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Videos of Japanese Chins
Dogs 101 - Japanese Chin
For more, visit animal.discovery.com | Contrary to its name, the Japanese Chin is actually from China.
Japanese Chin Video
The Japanese Chin (狆), also known as the Japanese Spaniel) is the dog of Japanese royalty. A lap dog and companion dog, this toy breed has a distinctive heritage. more small dog videos: breedsofsmalldogs.blogspot.com
Japanese Chin Dogs Playing Hide and Seek
Episode 1 of The Chin Files featuring: 6 year old chin Gigi and 5 year old chin Saki unleashing an unprecedented, unparallelled, unreal amount of uncontrollable and unobtainable energy. Watch as they provide a unique insight into the secret world of Japanese Chins for their beloved YouTube audience. Stay tuned for more episodes of The Chin Files. CF CREW OUT!!!!
Dogs on the run: Staffy, Japanese Chin, Basset, Breton, Galgo mix
Staffordshire bullterrier Legolas, Japanese Chin Yoshi, Basset mix Mafaldah, Breton mix Daysee Mae and Galgo mix Scooby run off-leash in the forest. It's their first time doing this together, and Mafaldah's first time ever! It's pretty obvious who the former strays are; they have no trouble roaming, while the other 2 stay as close as possible :).
Japanese Chin Escapes! Watch him nimbly climb a children's gate
My little Japanese Chin is a daredevil! I really wish we had named him Hairy Houdini Because we were having some potty training issues with him, we decided to lock little Bo in the kitchen when we would leave the house. We'd get home only to find him greeting us at the door. We couldn't quite figure out how he was escaping so I set up my spycam and this is what we found....
Japanese Chin cross bred with Shih Tzu puppies! A Blue eyed one !
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Dogs in the snow - Japanese Chin & Cavalier King Charles
IMNirvana.com Japanese Chin & Cavalier King Charles first Minnesota winter.
Japanese Chin
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Japanese chin and Chihuahua breeding - Successful
This is my wonderful japanese chin Mini breeding with her new friend, a chihuahua named Puddles. I got him for her because she needed a friend and she just so happened to start her heat cycle the day I brought him home. These two dogs have thee most amazing personalities, they don't bark, very very sweet, loyal and loving. Puddles is a small 6 pounder and Mini is maybe a bit over 10 pounds. If she gets pregnant from this breeding I will definitely be keeping at least one pup for myself as I swear, you canno
Picket Fence Kennels Japanese Chin
The Japanese Chin have low exercise requirements and they make great condo or apartment pets.
Dogs bonding through play (Japanese Chin, Podenco, Staffordshire bullterrier, Breton mix)
This was a few days ago, when the dogs were just getting to know each other. As you can see, it's going well. They're playing together and learning each other's limits while doing so. Now, a couple of days later, their bond is a lot stronger and they're finding their place in the pack.
Kaya The Crazy Japanese Chin!
I Present You Kaya, the Crazy Japanese Chin! Kaya Loves To Play (As You Can See) She Is So Funny! We All Love Her To Bits! Enjoy her videos! - This Channel, Also Includes Our Other Dogs!
The Japanese Chin - Chapter 1
Take a closer look at the regal Japanese Chin. For future videos on the Japanese Chin, subscribe to the official Dog.com YouTube channel. For dog coats for your Japanese Chin, visit www.dog.com.
Dogs Watching Waves, Bar Harbor, Maine March 12th, 2011
My three dogs love to spend time at the ocean, especially my chocolate and tan Dachshund named Helga. She if very curious about the waves and the water on the rocks and loves to get as close to the water as possible without getting wet. My other red Dachshund Gretel and Cookie, a Japanese Chin/ Tibetan Spaniel mix, also enjoy a walk by the water. Note Gretel's tail wagging when we are by Balance Rock. We all love the ocean. This was shot at the beach just below the Bar Harbor Inn by the Margaret Todd Pier a
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