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Japanese Chins are known by their Oriental expressions, and its no surprise why they are named thus! These splendid little dogs wear inquisitive, bright, alert and intelligent expressions, according to the American Kennel Club. Because of their short muzzles, large, wide-set eyes, feathered ears and broad heads, they have a very distinctive Oriental look!

The Japanese Chin is one of the most cat-like among the dog breeds when it comes to temperament. It uses its paws to wash or wipe its face! They also prefer to rest on high surfaces just like cats, such as chair and sofa arms, and can tiptoe across a table without disturbing the items on it.

This dainty, stylish dog’s roots go back to the royal courts of Japanese and Chinese aristocracy. It is apparent in the way it sometimes lifts its nose in the air in a distinctly regal fashion! Their silky, long coats carry a heavy ruff in the chest area and bunch up at the rear, with their tails having profuse feathering, making them look as though they are wearing royal coats.

These funky dogs can come in all sorts of color combinations. They can be red and white (with the shading ranging from sable to lemon or mahogany), black and white, or even tri-color. If they are tri-colored, they could be black and white with tan points or patches over their eyes, on their faces, and on their bodies.

Japanese Chins are even-tempered, sensitive animals. If you tend to be a reserved and quiet person, then they will follow your example. They will mirror their surroundings, so if you have a bubbly, active personality and a bustling home, they will also be very outgoing!

Another one of their cat-like predilections is their ability to climb things! Sometimes, just like cats, they also snort or sneeze, causing the occasional hairball from all the face-washing! When they sneeze, however, it is not a sign of distress–it is due to the broad structure of their faces.

Socializing your Japanese Chin at an early age is what experts recommend because this allows them to be more emotionally well-balanced. They prefer recognizable surroundings that they are accustomed to, but they adapt well to change and have even been used as therapy dogs. The people-loving Japanese Chin may bark at the arrival of a visitor or at anything out of the ordinary, but they are usually very quiet animals.

Japanese Chins can be quite the entertainers, especially when they perform the Chin Spin! They are normally calm creatures, but you cant help but be enchanted when they start to spin around in rapid circles, dancing up on their hind legs, raising their front paws in a clapping motion, and even singing! This sound can range from a low noise to a high, operatic warble that sounds almost like, boooo!

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