Agile and entertaining, the high-flying Japanese Chin is more than just a pampered pet.
Vital Stats
Height: 8 to 11 inches at shoulder
Weight: 4 to 9 pounds
Coat: long and silky
Life span: 10 to 14 years with some reaching 16 years of age
Summary
The Japanese Chin hails from Asia, where he has been prized as a companion for more than a thousand years. He was a popular member of Chinese and Japanese imperial courts, and it was in Japan that his distinctive look was developed.
This breed is elegant and dainty, mild-mannered and playful. Full Japanese Chin profile on DogTime.com
| Good for new owners: |  (4.0 / 5) |
| Cold tolerance: |  (3.0 / 5) |
| Compatible with kids: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Ease of training: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Drooling potential: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Easy to groom: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Playfulness: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Tendency to bark or howl: | (3.0 / 5) |
| Potential for weight gain: |  (2.0 / 5) |
| Energy Level: | (2.0 / 5) |
| Intelligence: | (2.0 / 5) |
| Mouthiness: | (2.0 / 5) |
| General health: |  (1.0 / 5) |
| Wanderlust: | (1.0 / 5) |
| Average: |  (2.5 / 5) |
