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Dogs - Japanese ChinAbout the breed
The breed comes from the Orient as the name suggests.
General belief is that the dogs came from China. They were 'gifts of
State' to diplomats and foreigners who rendered outstanding services to Japan.
They used to be known as the Japanese Spaniel. The Chin is in the place
of Spaniel.
'Chin' means 'catlike'. They wet their little paws and wash their faces. This breed is truly immaculate.
Japanese Chins are beautiful little dogs, with lovely
manners and aristocratic appearance. Their eyes are dark, rather squint
and lustrous; small V-shaped ears place high on the head fall forward, but not
flat; the muzzle is broad, full and short, body square and compact; legs
straight and finely boned. A heavily plumed tail carried proudly over
their back adds to the chin's attractiveness. The longer coat, which
stands away from the body, has a thick mane or ruff around the neck as well as
feathering on the thighs, legs and feet.
Regular grooming keeps the Japanese chin looking neat. Colour: white and black, or red and white. The red includes all shades from the palest lemon through sable, orange to a deep brindle. Class: toy Weight: 1.8 - 3.2 kg
How the different breeds of dogs developed
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