| The Japanese Chin is a happy lap dog with a | | | | other serious disease. |
| magnificent coat. She loves everyone and is good | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| with pets and other dogs. She can be a good | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the |
| watch dog and likes older, respectful children. She | | | | rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| does not require a lot of exercise so she is ideal | | | | front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is |
| for smaller apartments or houses. | | | | the best for this chore and competent |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult | | | | instructions to accomplish this can be found on |
| size (two years old or older) of the Japanese Chin | | | | the net. |
| is 7 to 11 inches to the withers (highest point of | | | | *Life Span. The Japanese Chin can live between 9 |
| the shoulder) and up to 9 pounds. There are two | | | | and 10 years with proper nutrition, medical care |
| classes, under 7 pounds and over 7 pounds. | | | | and excellent living conditions. |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds | | | | *History. The Japanese Chin come from Japan. |
| have certain inherited health problems associated | | | | They are thought to be descended from the |
| with that specific breed and the Japanese Chin is | | | | Chinese Peekingese. Their original name was the |
| no exception. Be on the look out for subluxated | | | | Japanese Spaniel but was changed in 1977. They |
| patellas, breathing problems, low blood sugar, | | | | were first registered by the American Kennel |
| teeth problems and their eyes are high profile and | | | | Association in 1888. |
| subject to injury. This disease list is an informative | | | | Some Registries: |
| guideline only. Other diseases may also be | | | | *Japanese Chin Club of America |
| significant threats, please contact your | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| the first year for shots, boosters and check up. | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| twice a year for check ups and shots. | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| *Grooming. The Japanese Chin has a long silky | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| coat, that can become matted easily. She should | | | | Litter Size: 1 to 3 Japanese Chin puppies |
| be brushed and combed daily, and professionally | | | | Category: Toy |
| groomed occasionally. | | | | Terms To Describe: Aristocratic, small, lively, soft, |
| Her ears should be checked once a week and be | | | | silky, stylish, happy, sensitive, intelligent, |
| kept clean. If you have her professionally | | | | affectionate, responsive, clean, agile, dainty. |
| groomed, make sure ear cleaning and inspection is | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| part of the package. No water or excess fluid | | | | Easy to housebreak. |
| should get in the dogs ears, and do not try to | | | | She keeps herself very clean. |
| irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated | | | | Affectionate lap dog. |
| and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing | | | | She is a quiet dog. |
| in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| ears have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to | | | | They tend to snore. |
| be in distress and you suspect an infection, or | | | | Can not stand too much heat. |
| tumor, consult your veterinarian. | | | | Poor watch dog. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | Poor guard dog. |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | *Other Names Known By: Japanese Spaniel |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in |
| plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) | | | | this information may be correct for your dog. |
| and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease | | | | This information is meant as a good faith guideline |
| can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and | | | | only. |