Japanese Chin

Temperament: Charming, Noble, Loving

Group: Toy Group

Height: 20.3–27.9 in

Weight: 3.2–5.0 lb

Life Expectancy: 10.0–12.0 yrs

Energy Level: Regular Exercise

Trainability: Independent

Shedding: Seasonal

Grooming Frequency: Weekly Brushing

Chin are the unrivaled noblemen of Japanese breeds. They’re tiny “indoorsy” companions, with an unmistakably Eastern look and bearing. The head is large, the muzzle short, and the round, dark eyes convey, as Chin fans like to say, a “look of astonishment.” The profuse mane around the neck and shoulders, the plumed tail arching over the back, and the pants or “culottes” on the hind legs project the elegant, exotic appearance so typical of Asia’s royal line of laptop cuddle bugs. The Japanese Chin is a charming toy companion of silky, profuse coat and an unmistakably aristocratic bearing. Often described as a distinctly “feline” breed, this bright and amusing lapdog is fastidious, graceful, and generally quiet.