Japanese Chin Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Japanese Chin Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Japanese Chin Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Japanese Chin.

Japanese Chin Guide and Fact File

Height: The average Japanese Chin is 7-11 inches in height

Weight can vary between 4-15 pounds as there's two classes - under 7 pounds / over 7 pounds

Size of Dog: The Japanese Chin is a small sized breed of dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: The Japanese Chin belongs to the Toy Group of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: This breed originated from China

Exercise Needs: The Japanese Chin requires minimal daily exercise and activity

Coat Type: The straight, silky coat varies in length, it is white with either black or red markings

Shedding hairs: The Japanese Chin is an average shedder

Grooming needs: This breed requires regular, twice weekly grooming

Training a Japanese Chin (Trainability): The Japanese Chin is trainable

Other Names of Japanese Chin: Japanese Spaniel, Chin

Japanese Chin Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 10 years

Number of puppies per litter: Litter size for this breed is approximately 1 to 3 puppies per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Fun-Loving, Affectionate, Intelligent, Alert and Sensitive

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Japanese Chin puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Japanese Chin dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Japanese Chin Puppies and Dogs

Japanese Chin puppies and dogs are cheerful and pleasant. This breed was bred to be a companion dog and this is fully reflected in its personality and temperament. The Japanese Chin is a small sized dog with a loving and affectionate nature. This is an intelligent breed that it easily trainable. Puppies and dogs are very responsive to their master and they adapt very well to family life. The Japanese Chin is a sensitive breed of dog that must be treated in a careful and respectful manner. Dogs and puppies are bright and lively, and fun to be around. They have cheerful characters and they are very spirited. This is a friendly breed but dogs and puppies can be a little reserved around strangers. Owners should socialize them from young to avoid this. The Japanese Chin is a playful breed of puppy and dog that loves spending time with its owners. Puppies and dogs are courteous, charming, dignified and devoted.

Choosing Japanese Chin Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Japanese Chin puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Japanese Chin puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. There are some health problems that are evident in this breed more so than others. Due to the flattened facial features of the Japanese Chin, dogs and puppies can suffer from breathing problems and heart conditions. For further important information about the health of this breed, please refer to the health issues link at the top of this page. The Japanese Chin has a flowing, silky coat that requires grooming twice per week to keep it looking healthy and shiny. This breed should bathed only as and when is necessary. The exercise requirements are minimal; dogs and puppies require just a small daily walk.

Japanese Chin Puppies and Dogs