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Japanese Chin
General Appearance
Elegant and aristocratic, smart, compact with profuse coat.
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Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Intelligent, happy, lively little dog who has look of astonishment, peculiar to this breed.
Temperament
Gay, happy, gentle and good natured.
Head and Skull
Large in proportion to size of dog, broad skull, rounded in front, and between ears, but never domed. Nostrils large, black, except in red and whites where the colour can be appropriate to markings. Muzzle very short, wide, well cushioned, i.e. upper lips rounded on each side of nostrils, jaws level.
Eyes
Large, dark, set far apart. Most desirable that white shows in the inner corners, giving characteristic look of astonishment (wrongly called squint), which should on no account be lost.
Ears
Small, set wide apart, high on head, carried slightly forward, V-shaped, well feathered.
Mouth
Bite preferably level or slightly undershot; wry mouth or tongue showing highly undesirable.
Neck
Moderate length, carried proudly.
Forequarters
Legs straight, fine bone, giving slender appearance, well feathered down to the feet.
Body
Square and compactly built, wide in chest, ‘cobby’. Length of body equal to height at withers.
Hindquarters
Straight, viewed from behind, good turn of stifle, profusely feathered from the back of thighs.
Feet
Slender, hare-footed, feathered at tips, pointing neither in nor out.
Tail
Set high on level back, profusely feathered, closely curved or plumed over back
Gait
Stylish, straight in movement, lifting the feet high when in motion, no plaiting, and showing no weakness in hind movement.
Coat
Profuse, long, soft, straight, of silky texture. Absolutely free from curl or wave, not too flat, having a tendency to stand out especially at frill of neck.
Colour
Black and white or red and white. Never tricolour. Red includes all shades of sable, lemon or orange. The brighter and clearer the red the better. Colour evenly distributed on cheeks and ears and as patches on body. White should be clear, not flecked.
Size
Daintier the better, providing type, quality and soundness are not sacrificed. Ideal weight 1.8-3.2 kgs (4-7 lbs).
Excercise Requirements
Light
Grooming Needs
Moderate
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
