Puppy Dog Breed Japanese Chin
The Japanese Chin also known as the Japanese Spaniel is the dog of Japanese royalty A lap dog and companion dog this toy breed has a distinctive heritage Japanese Chin stand about 20 to 27 160 cm 8 to 11 in in height at the withers and weight can vary from a low of 4 lbs to a high of 20 lbs with an average of 7 to 9 pounds being the most common The American Kennel Club and the F d ration Cynologique Internationale give no weight requirement for the Chin This breed is considered one of the most cat-like of the dog breeds in attitude it is alert intelligent and independent and it uses its paws to wash and wipe its face Other cat-like traits include their preference for resting on high surfaces such as the backs of sofas and chairs their ability to walk across a coffee table without disturbing an item and some of the surprising places their owners often find them in They rank 62nd in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs being of fair working…Read More about Japanese Chin at WikiPedia
Latest Japanese Chin Frequently Asked Questions:
I have an opportunity to buy a Japanese Chin for a very good price, but I don't know anybody who has one. Can anyone tell me what kind of pet they are?
Answer:Japanese Chin (aka Japanese Spaniel) The Japanese Spaniel is a charming, lively, and happy animal. Pleasant, loving and intelligent. Affectionate and extremely devoted to its master. This breed loves everyone it is familiar with, but is known to be reserved around strangers and in unfamiliar situations. With its gentle ways and charming manners, it is perhaps best suited to homes in which there are no small children. The Japanese Spaniel has a mind of its own and likes to be the center of attention. This breed is not a barker. Mild mannered, elegant, yet playful. Sensitive, agile, dainty and clean. This breed is more obedient than most toy breeds and are good dogs for learning tricks. They are also good watchdogs.
I have a 13 week old Japanese chin (3 months old this coming Tuesday) and she currently weights 2.5 lbs. There are two sizes of chins, those under 7 lbs and those over 7 lbs. I'm trying to figure out what size she will be, but can't find any information over the internet. Does anyone know how to calculate (approx.) how big your pup will be at adulthood?
Answer:About the size of a cat
I live in southwest mississippi. My aunt owns alot of land and a siamese cat. The cat was mainly for my cousin. But my aunt wants a Japanese Chin. I intend to buy one for her. She spends most of her day indoors and needs a companion. about a mile from her house she owns a Pet grooming parlor. So I think the Chin would get along well with the other animals and people. After showing the picture and temperment rating to my uncle, he thinks my aunt would greatly appreciate the Chin. She loves small dogs, She had a Papillon until it past away last year at the age of 12 and 1/2. I think this dog might improve her spirits. She greatly misses the dog wich was a wedding present from my uncle. I intend to get her one for her birthday in two months. But how much will i need to spend? I have up to $500 to spend, but where would i find a breeder?
Answer:Hi. I recently bought a Chin here in Atlanta, and the price was over $1000. I have seen some very nice Chins on the Chin Rescue sites, and they are in your price range, maybe less. Check them out, and I hope your aunt loves hers as much as we love ours.
I know they can be damaged by medical problems, but I'm afraid to get one because of my other dog. My other dog is 10 years old and mean, and I'm afraid she will bite the Japanese Chin and bite her eyeballs. I know it's sick but I keep dreaming about it and it's scarrry.
Answer:Yes any bradycephalic breed are more prone to eye problems due to their eyes protruding more,
The Japanese Chin seems to be the most compatible dog for me. I don't know what a patellar luxation, KCS or entropion mentioned are. Are these part and parcel of the breed or only some of the dogs? What are the monthly costs attached to this darling little pup?
Answer:There aren't that many problems that Chins can face. When you get into the larger breed, that is when the problems arise. They have no major concerns, unlike bigger dogs (which can have joint and other problems) but they do have a bunch of minor concerns that you listed. There's also achondroplasia, and of course, epilepsy. I've had three out of four dogs that had epilepsy but a seizure once every few months isn't major. Just holding a dog and petting them isn't that hard. They live to be fourteen though, which is quite good. You need to watch out for their eyes. Like a pug, and any other breed which has large eyes, they can get harmed easily. My pug used to instigate fights and got her eye scratched twice before having it removed. A Japanese Chin is a lot more hyper than a pug, though, and can easily hurt itself. So just watch it. A chin will /not/ cost you 3000. Pet stores sell them for 1400 or so (not saying you should buy from there. I hate pet stores. Just saying the price). Breeders normally charge from 800-1100. Anywhere in that range. 3000 is enough for three dogs. Maybe the person was talking about surgery costs; even so, the problem isn't a major concern. Now, monthly costs? Not that much. It varies. You need a good bag of dog food. Before I knew about needing good dog food, I used to feed my dogs stuff like Purina. It's crap. You need stuff like Wellness, and make sure it's dry. It helps their teeth. That'll be expensive, but since the dog is small, it won't be much. It'll also keep the dog from shedding less, and alive longer. You won't keep buying toys and collars each month. If you buy good stuff right away, it's fine. You need frontline, so 10 dollars or so. And treats... gotta get the treats. :) Ten-fifteen is good. And plus, the dog only needs to go to a vet every year or so, or when hurt, so that won't be expensive. Hope I helped. Sorry it's long winded.
