Dogs In The Toy Group

The Japanese Chin is intelligent and sensitive; their sole purpose is companionship.  Their coat color is mainly white with black markings; can also be found with white and red.  It is an ancient breed of China; often depicted on pottery and embroidered linens.  In the past only royalty could own the Japanese Chin.  In Japan; dogs were referred to as Chin (royalty and descendants of Chinese aristocracy) or Inu (working dog.)  The Japanese Chin was recognized by AKC in 1888.



Japanese Chin