Japanese Chin
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
Japanese Chins were considered sacred in Japan and were owned exclusively by Japanese nobility and royalty.
Small, elegant toy breed with distinctive flat face and long, silky coat. Graceful, affectionate, and cat-like.
🏷️ Breed
Japanese Chin
💭 Temperament
Graceful, affectionate, cat-like, alert, gentle
📏 Size
Small (2-4 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
12-14 years
🎨 Colors
Black and white, red and white, tricolor
🌍 Origin
Japan, ancient times (over 1000 years old)
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — excellent for apartments; needs regular grooming
🍽️ Diet
Quality small-breed dog food; appropriate portions
✓ FCI Group
Group 9
✓ FCI Section
Companion and Toy Dogs
✓ FCI Number
206