Japanese Spaniel Skills
The Japanese Spaniel is named such not because of their origin but because they were often offered as royal gifts - being the favorite of the Japanese court.
Japanese Spaniel
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breed of dainty, alert toy dog probably originating in ancient China and developed in Japan over many centuries. It stands about 9 in. (22.9 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 7 lb (3.2 kg).
The Japanese Spaniel has a lively and cheerful temperament and is very friendly, gentle and affectionate.
Japanese Spaniel
(Japanese Chin) (Chin)
Mochi, the Japanese Chin
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Japanese Spaniel
Appearance:
Body: Square, compact, and well-balanced with a short, straight back, broad, deep chest, and slightly rounded loins.
The Japanese Chin's (also known as the Japanese Spaniel) coat is long, straight and silky, and requires brushing a few times a week. While they may appear "cat-like" in nature they will adapt themselves to the family environment in which they live.
Common Name(s)
Japanese Chin, Chin, Japanese Spaniel
Breed Type
The Japanese Chin is a toy spaniel breed. This breed makes a great companion, and is best suited to areas with moderate climates. The Chin is sensitive to extremes in temperature.
Japanese Spaniel
AKC Group: Toy Breed Club: Japanese Chin Club of America
Rescue Club: Japanese Chin Care and Rescue Effort
Breed Characteristics ...
The Japanese Spaniel is a dainty, fine-boned breed with a square shape. It has a short muzzle and wide nostrils. Its wide-set, protruding eyes are almond-shaped and dark with a touch of white, giving the impression of surprise.
AKAJapanese Spaniel
SizeSmall
Easy to trainLow/Medium
GroomingLow
SheddingHigh
Exercise neededOccasional walks
Energy levelMedium
ProtectionLow, may make effective watchdog through barking ...
(Alternative name: Japanese Spaniel)
Japanese Chin Appearance
Japanese Chins stand about 20 to 27 cm (8 to 11 in) in height at the withers and weigh 2 to 5 kg (4 to 11 lb).
The Japanese Chin (also known as the Japanese Spaniel) is an old breed which has existed for at least 1000 years, possibly much longer, and its distant ancestor is believed to be the Tibetan Spaniel.
The Japanese Chin can be called the Chin as well as Japanese Spaniel. It can be a little spaniel whose only bred purpose is always to serve man as any companion. The Chin is known for a large broad head, great wide-set eyes, and a brief Broad muzzle.
There are two theories on the origin of the Japanese Chin or Japanese Spaniel.
The Japanese Chin is sometimes called the Japanese Spaniel and is from the same family tree as the Tibetan Spaniel, the Pug and the Pekinese dog breeds. The lively and entertaining Chin is a toy-sized breed with a short and very wide muzzle.
The breed was initially recognized by the name Japanese Spaniel during the late 1800s by the AKC.
Once known as the Japanese Spaniel, the name was changed to Chin after receiving recognition from the American Kennel Club.
Japanese Spitz - It's generally believed that the Japanese Spitz is the result of down-sizing the Samoyed.
Japanese Chin is the dog that some people prefer to refer to as Japanese Spaniel. This is the only known breed the perfectly matches the description of a toy dog. It has a very rich history that carries with it a wealth of Japanese heritage.
In the late 1800s, the “Japanese Spaniel, as they were called then, were recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). After World War I, fewer dogs were imported to other parts of the world and today the Chin remains most popular in Japan.
The American Kennel Club offically recognized the breed in the late 19th century as the Japanese Spaniel.
The Japanese Chin (狆) (also known as the Japanese Spaniel) is the dog of Japanese Royalty. A lap dog and companion dog, this breed of toy dog is one with a distinctive heritage.
Appearance ...
The Japanese Chin dog breed, once called the Japanese Spaniel, is not really Japanese at all; rather, it is thought to be an ancient Chinese breed that is closely related to the Pekingese.
In Japan, there are Inu (犬) (dogs) and there are Chin (狆). The Japanese Chin (also known as the Japanese Spaniel) is the dog of Japanese Royalty.
Formerly called the Japanese Spaniel his name was changed to the Japanese Chin in 1977. A gentle and affectionate breed he is meticulously clean and very easy to house break.
The following breeds are designated as toy dogs by the American Kennel Club: affenpinscher, Brussels griffon, Chihuahua, English toy spaniel, Italian greyhound, Japanese spaniel, Maltese, miniature pinscher, papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, pug, ...
Known as the Japanese Spaniel until 1977, at which point its name was officially changed to Japanese Chin.
Bred specifically to be companions and lap dogs of the Chinese aristocracy and the ladies of the Imperial Palace
A pair of Chins was brought to England for the first time in 1853 as a gift to Queen Victoria
Originally known as a "Japanese Spaniel; ...
In 1964 they were honored as one of Japan's national symbols. Originally named the Japanese Spaniel, the AKC changed the name in 1977. Today the Japanese Chin has a small following in the United States, but remains highly adored in Japan.
were President Franklin Pierce, then-Secretary-of-War Jefferson Davis, and Perry's daughter, Caroline Perry Belmont. They became popular with people of wealth and nobility. In the United States, the Japanese Chin was known as the Japanese Spaniel and ...
Dogs breeds that have been developed over the years to have dwarfism as a breed characteristic include the Bulldog, Japanese Spaniel, Pug, Shih-Tzu, Pekingese, Boston Terrier, Dachshund, Beagle, Welsh Corgi, Scottish Terrier, Skye Terrier, ...
Eventually the breed arrived in America, but declined during World War II and had to be replenished with new dogs from Japan after the war was over. Originally called the Japanese Spaniel, the AKC changed his named to Japanese Chin in 1977.
In the year 1853, a Japanese Chin was even given as a gift to Queen Victoria, and in the year 1964, this breed was regarded as one of the national symbols of Japan. This was originally referred to as the Japanese Spaniel.
there are two references which could describe the Pug: "dogs with short legs" and "a dog with a short head." By the 1300s there were three main types of dogs that are identifiable as founders of breeds of today: the Pekingese, the Japanese Spaniel, ...
The breed was recognized by the AKC in the late 1800s as the Japanese spaniel. These early imports were larger than modern Chins, and he is possible that some crossing with English toy spaniels may have occurred to reduce size.
Formerly called the Japanese Spaniel, their name was changed to the Japanese Chin in 1977. Soon Europe and the American continent were in demand of these little dogs, and they became a popular household pet.
In 1886 Chin has appeared in Austria. For the first time at the exhibition Japanese Chin was presented in the English city of Birmingham in 1873 under the name of a Japanese Spaniel. FCI standard was approved in 1961.
 See also: Chin, Japanese Chin, Pekingese, English Toy Spaniel, Pug
  
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