Latest Japanese Chin Frequently Asked Questions:
I purchased a Japanese Chin puppy about a month ago. it is four months old now. Although she is quiet for most of the day, occasionally (especially during the afternoon and evening) she will express this burst of rage which includes growling, running like crazy, and biting. After a while she will calm down but she will occasionally continue biting. I did not think this breed was this hyper. Any advice?
Answer:Honey, ALL puppies are hyper! They eat, sleep, run around and bounce off the walls for at least their first year. When she bites, give her a stern "NO BITE", or something of the like. When the pup starts to get all wild, just put her on a leash and take her for a short walk around the block, it will help to expend some of her energy. When you get back, give her some mental stimulation (like a Kong stuffed with treats) or a game of fetch.
I have just purchased a Japanese Chin. She has a lovely nature but has an underbite and her tongue protrudes through her teeth. We think she is lovely but it does attract a lot of unwanted attention and we want everyone to think shes as beautifull as we do. We are also a bit worried as her tongue gets dry and a bit cracked and sore looking. Has anyone else had this problem or simillar if so is there anything we can do to improve this problem.
Answer:You could consult with a canine dental specialist - yup a doggie dentist - there may be a way to surgically repair if it's a mater of pulling some teeth and doing braces that's one thing - if there is a significant difference on the length of the dogs upper and lower jaw - it will likely be very expensive if anything can be done at all.
My fiance and I plan on getting a Japanese Chin within 4-5 weeks. If I were to purchase Pet Insurance, would I be saving money in the long run? I seek guidance on this issue. Thanks.
Answer:How pet insurance works is that it is a reimbursement program. You are still responsible for the vet bill up front and are repaid once you file a claim. I believe it would be beneficial for such an expensive dog and it is good safety net in case something bad happens. Congrats on your cute little guy. Don't forget to get him or her microchipped. That way if the little girl/guy gets out he/she can get home.
1. Does he/she shed A LOT? 2. Do you vacuum your home at least 2 times or more, a day because of the shedding? 3. Are your vet bills VERY expensive? 4. Is it very difficult to house-break your Japanese Chin?
Answer:The Japanese Chin is a small, well balanced, lively dog and his coat is straight, single, and silky. The Japanese Chin is easy to groom, brush your Chin once or twice a week and bath as needed. In addition to shampoo, a creme rinse will provide extra luster and softness. The extra conditioning will also prevent tangles, making your Chin easy to comb. Chin may also be blow dried on a cool setting. Yes, your Chin will shed, but no, you don't have to vacuum twice a day....it's not that bad !!! Females seem to shed more than males, but once your female Chin is spayed she will also grow the glamorous coat of a male! Remember to keep your Chin's toenails clipped and the hair under the feet should be trimmed. No other trimming is necessary. A full coat may not be present until two or three years of age. Females also lose their coat after their seasons, so an intact female will not have as much coat as a male or a spayed female. A Chin is not any more difficult to housebreak then any other dog. If you need help, your Vet or local Pet store will help you out by offering Puppy Training classes. Also, because Chins are small dogs their necks and tracheas are more fragile than large dogs, it is recommended that a leash be attached to a harness instead of a collar when walking your Chin. Vet Bills...... you need to check with Vet in your area, the price of Office Visits differ.... greatly!!!, some Vets offer walk-in vaccination clinics for a good price, etc. This informative website will maybe give you some tips: http://www.japanesechinworld.com/ http://www.japanesechinonline.org/breed/
I just always couldn't help but notice how much these breeds seem to have in common. The first documented Chin to come from Japan was in 1853. Papillons started being popular way back in the 1500's, so maybe some papillons were brought to China and then bred to become what is the Japanese Chin? Just curious...
Answer:There is an online book that was published in 1911 by Mrs. Neville Lytton. It is called "Toy Dogs and their Ancestors". The author researched for years, and her conclusion was that the Papillon was created in the 14th and 15th Century by mixing Eastern Spaniels with the "Pomeranian Melitea" - which she described as the shedding version of the Maltese lap dog (at this time there were two versions of Maltese dogs - if not more). Eastern Spaniels were the Pekingese and the Tibetan Spaniel - of which both also claim to be ancestor to the Japanese Chin. Back then the Peke and the Tibbie were essentially the same breed anyway, one developing in China and one in Tibet, with exchange often between the monks and the emporers. As well the Tibetan Spaniel breed had many within its breed with a longer and finer muzzle than is favored nowadays. Even in the late 1800s, when dogs were chosen to export from Tibet, the finer muzzled Tibetan Spaniels were noted - but not chosen because the flatter faces were thought more appealing. The Japanese Spaniel is a much, much older breed than the Papillon going back a thousand years. Catherine of Braganza, wife of King Charles II - for who the King Charles Spaniel is named, also brought Japanese Spaniels (Chins) with her to her wedding and marriage as Chins then were common with Portuguese royalty. That was in the 1600s, so we know Japanese Spaniels were in Europe at that time. No doubt all the small spaniel types were mixed at different points in the different courts and ducal houses. Mrs. Lytton noted that the "toy spaniel" breed was changed - to a lighter smaller spaniel - by King Charles II. His spaniels were different from his fathers (who kept small sporting spaniels - ie cocker predecessors). So, yes they are distantly related. If you would like to read the book, it is here. http://csl.stanford.edu/~trish/TD_Book-1911.pdf This link is having trouble, you can also get to the book from this site. http://csl.stanford.edu/~trish/englishtoy.html
