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"Small Dog Breed Catalog"
Small Dog Breed Catalog: Page 24
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Japanese Chin Dog Breed
The Japanese Chin (also known as Japanese Spaniel) has a small and
square body with a face that is pushed-in and puggish and protruding
eyes. This breed can be easily mistaken for the Pekingese, and some
believed that the 2 breeds may have evolved from a common stock. What
makes the Japanese Chin different from the Pekingese is his more
graceful movement that is taller on the leg and has a much lighter
body. This breed is a spaniel and shares common traits with the King
Charles Spaniel that also originated in Japan. However, he has more
of a perky confidence than the slower-moving spaniel. He is full of
life but a very dignified little oriental that enjoys being the center
of attention. He is happy, affectionate, hardy, playful, easy going,
and a loyal family pet. He is wary of strangers and can be mildly
stubborn, but he usually responds to patient and persistent training.
He needs to be socialized at an early stage in order to help build
his confidence. He is usually good with children, although he may not
tolerate their commotion and roughhousing. Spoiling this breed
creates a controlling, nippy, and insecure dog. He can be difficult
to housebreak and can easily damage his protruding eyes on a leash or
a door.
Size: This breed stands about 8-9in at the shoulder and weighs
approximately 4-8lb.
History and origin: The Japanese Chin was developed in China and
introduced into Japan centuries ago. For over 1000 years, he was a
favorite of the Japanese emperors that one of them even decreed that
all Japanese Chins should be worshipped. Some tiny varieties were
even kept in hanging cages in the same manner as small oriental birds.
The breed eventually found his way to Europe with returning seamen
during the 19th century. However, the Japanese Chin did not make his
appearance in the British show ring until 1862 and is not recorded as
being shown in the United States until 20 years later. A couple of
Japanese Chins were presented to Queen Victoria by Commodore Perry on
his return from the Far East in 1853, which contributed to the
popularity of the breed.
Feeding: Recommended feeding for this breed is 6-8oz of cooked mince
beef or ' can (13.3oz size) of high-quality brand of dog food with
plenty of dog biscuits. He also enjoys lean meat scraps and
occasional non-splintery bones.
Exercise: This is an easygoing breed that is ideal for apartment
living provided he is walked once or twice a day. He likes to climb
and would need extra care to make sure he does not fall off from high
places.
Grooming: His long, straight, and silky coat sheds and requires daily
brushing with a pure bristle brush. He also needs an occasional trim
to keep his coat in good condition.
Copyright 2006 by Jay Jennings. All rights reserved.
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