The Japanese Chin are descendants of dogs that warmed the laps of Chinese aristocracy and is a very old toy breed. They were first intruduced to the rest of the word in 1853 by Commodore Perry who gave a pair to Queen Victoria. From their introduction until August 9, 1977, the breed was known and registered by AKC as the Japanese Spaniel. Effective with that date, its name officially became the Japanese Chin.
A Japanese Chin is a good companion, bright and alert. Naturally clean and makes an ideal pet that can thrive in almost any climate. He is sensitive, though, with definite likes and dislikes, but rarely, if ever, does he forget friend or foe. |
