Japanese Chin
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Earlier known as the Japanese Spaniel, the Japanese Chin, is an ancient breed whose ancestors were assumed to have been presented as a gift from Korean rulers to the Japanese Court in the 8th century. Later, large numbers of Chins were imported from China to Japan where the breed became an indoor lapdog in the late 17th and early 18th century.In 1613, British Captain Searles brought the first Chin to England, and, in 1835, Commodore Perry of the United States brought back several Chins. Two of these were presented to Queen Victoria of England, and Chins soon became a favorite lapdog of upper class ladies.
The first Chins arrived in Finland in the 1930's, but interest in the breed waned until breeding began again in 1966. At present, the Finnish Kennel Club registers approximately 150 Chins a year.
The Japanese Chin is a small, elegant and graceful dog with a broad face.a profuse coat. Its height at withers is 25 centimeters (10 in.) for males; females are slightly smaller. The Chin head is large in relation to the size of the dog, with a broad and rounded skull, steep stop, and a short, broad and well-cushioned muzzle. Its coat is silky, straight and long, with the ears, neck, thighs and tail profusely feathered. The color is white with black or red markings. The coat requires regular grooming.
Its temperament is clever, mild and lovely, as the breed standard puts it, and, therefore, it is a good family dog while its small size makes it an ideal city dog.
The Finnish Toy Dog Association has a Japanese Chin section. For more information, visit the section's homepage or contact the secretary:
Ms. Marja-Leena Tanskala
Puotiniementie 7
FIN-92430 Paavola
tel. +358-9-8-276033, +358-40-8437329
e-mail: marja.tanskala@kenneltzaighan.com
