japanese chin dog

The personality of the Japanese Chin is a true indicator of the depth that these dogs possess. In general, he's a happy and charming dog who is affectionate and intelligent. He's talkative, but not barky. Chin people say their dogs like to "sing" and will chatter to announce the arrival of guests or strangers.japanese chin dog

Chin are so sensitive to their environments and the emotions of their people that they have been known to shape their personality around them. If he lives in a home that is quiet and somber, the Japanese Chin will become reserved. If he lives in an active home, he will do his part to keep the action lively.

The Japanese Chin is always devoted to his people and may suffer from separation anxiety. He is a pleasant dog who shows love and affection to everyone in his life, but he can be shy when exposed to new people or situations.japanese chin dog

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY: According to ancient

documents it is assumed that the ancestors of the Chin were

presented as a gift from the rulers of Korea (during the Silla Dynasty

age 377–935) to the Japanese court in 732. For a successive 100

years, there appears to have been a large number of Chins coming

into Japan. Historical records also indicate that envoys sent to China

(during the Tung Dynasty age 618–910) and North Korea (during the

Po H’ai Dynasty age 698–926) brought back dogs of this breed

directly. During the reign of the Shogunate Tsunayoshi Tokugawa

(1680–1709) the breed was raised as an indoor toy dog in the Castle

of Edo. In 1613 a British Captain, named Searles brought a Chin to

England and in 1853 Commodore Perry from the U.S. brought

several to the U.S. of which two were presented to Queen Victoria of

England. Since 1868, the Chin has been favored as a lapdog by ladies

of the upper classes, and currently is being widely spread as a

companion dog.

GENERAL APPEARANCE: Small sized dog with broad face,

covered with profuse coat, with elegant and graceful figure.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The ratio of height at withers to

length of the body is equal. The body of females slightly longer.

BEHAVIOUR/TEMPERAMENT: Clever, mild and lovely.