Japanese spaniel

Other names: Chin, Japanese Chin

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Hair type	Long
Origin	Japan
Template	Small
Head shape	Round

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 2 kg to 6 kg	From 25 cm to 29 cm
Male	From 2 kg to 6 kg	From 25 cm to 29 cm

History of the breed

If he is called the Japanese Spaniel, this dog does not draw its origins deep in the land of the Rising Sun, but rather on the side of Korea. It would seem, in fact, that his ancestors were offered by the Koreans to the Japanese imperial court in the course of the 8th century. In the process, many other representatives of the breed arrived in Japan. Others have also been imported into China. Towards the end of the 17th century, the Japanese Spaniel was Shogun Tsunayoshi’s favorite dog.

The breed’s introduction to England dates back to the year 1613. It was Captain Searles who first brought it to Britain. The dog then met with great success there, especially with the ladies of British high society. The breed of the Japanese Spaniel was definitively recognized by the FCI on December 2, 1957.

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Physical features

His hair: long, straight, silky, abundantly covering the whole body except the face.
Its color: white with black or red markings. These are arranged symmetrically around the eyes, on the ears and on the rest of the body. The large white mark on the forehead is sought after.
His head: broad, rounded, with a rounded forehead and a deep depression with regard to the stop sign. The muzzle is very short and wide.
His ears: triangular in shape, long, wide apart, drooping and furnished with long hairs.
His eyes: shiny black in color, round in shape, large and wide apart.
Its body: the height at the withers is the same as the length of the body, except in bitches which have a slightly longer body. The back is short and straight, the lumbar region broad and slightly rounded, the chest moderately broad and sloping.
Its tail: abundantly and elegantly furnished with long hairs, carried on the back.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The Japanese Spaniel is an alert , loyal, extremely affectionate and very gentle dog. Receptive and attached to his master, he is much more suspicious of strangers. However, he is not a big barker and his discretion is particularly appreciated. All of these characteristics make the Japanese Spaniel an excellent, mostly indoor companion dog. As for its physical qualities and its elegant appearance, they allow it to shine at competitions and dog shows.

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Education

Intelligent and attentive to his master, the Japanese Spaniel needs an education marked by gentleness and patience. Games are the best assets in learning the rules to follow and positive behaviors to adopt. Nonetheless, as a first dog it can be difficult for novices to train . You have to know how to be patient and persevering.

Living conditions

The Japanese Spaniel is essentially an indoor dog . Living in an apartment suits him best. The possibility of evolving on a fenced garden would not displease him either. He just needs to be able to receive affection and attention from him. He doesn’t like loneliness at all .

Health

The Japanese Spaniel is a dog that lives a long time, but whose health can be exposed to certain ailments, some of which are inherent to genetic predispositions . He can, among other things, suffer from cardio-respiratory, ear and eye diseases . In addition, the Japanese Spaniel fears strong heat .

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The Japanese Spaniel tends to lose a lot of hair during the moulting period . The rest of the year, it only requires regular maintenance to keep its dress nice and clean.

It is recommended to brush the dog several times a week , every day during the moulting period. It is not necessary to groom it, unless it is a subject intended for display. On the other hand, it is important to regularly clean your large eyes and floppy ears to avoid debris, secretions and prevent ailments.

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Physical activity

He enjoys playing and walking around, but he is not particularly keen on exercise . A good daily outing is enough to allow him to stretch his legs, to discover his environment and to get some fresh air.

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