Taking in on the Chin

The Japanese Chin is a dog that was developed either in Mainland or Korean. The first mention in Japanese history is about 732AD. The Japanese Chin is a member of the Toy family of dogs.  A genetic study of Japanese Chin indicates that two breeds have been crossed to get the basic Japanese Chin.  Chins are cross between a Tibetan spaniel and a Pekinese.  The breed was very popular among the royalty and was bred all over Japan.  It was considered a breed apart from other dogs by the Japanese.

Later the breed was introduced to the world by Portuguese sailors and Captain Mathew Perry during the late 19^th century.  Mathew Perry brought several home to the United States.

The Japanese Chin is between 7 and 11 inches tall.  Standard weight is between one to seven pounds for small Chins and large Chins range between seven and fifteen pounds.

Chins are very family friendly breed. Chins play well with children.  They are very intelligent and tend to take on the moods of their owner.