Japanese Chin

Origins

Japan.

General Appearance

Small sized dog with broad face, covered with profuse coat, with elegant and graceful figure.

Size

Height at withers Dogs approximately 25 cm. Bitches slightly smaller than dogs.

Coat

HAIR
Silky, straight and long. Whole body except face covered with profuse hair. The ears, neck, thighs and tail have profuse feather.

COLOUR
White with markings of black or red. Markings symmetrically distributed from around eyes over ears as on whole body desirable. Especially white and wide blaze from muzzle to crown desirable.

Behaviour & Temperment

Clever, mild and lovely.

Important Proportions

The ratio of height at withers to length of the body is equal. The body of bitches slightly longer.

Breed Movement

Elegant, light and proud.