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A Japanese Chin male adult dog
The Japanese Chin also known as the Japanese Spaniel is the dog of Japanese royalty. A lap dog and companion dog, this toy breed has a distinctive heritage. Japanese Chin stand about 20 to 27 cm (8 to 11 in) in height at the withers and weight can vary from a low of 4 lbs to a high of 20 lbs, with an average of 7 to 9 pounds being the most common.
Cute Japanese Chin puppy
The American Kennel Club and the Fеdеration Cynologique Internationale give no weight requirement for the Japanese Chin. This breed is considered one of the most cat-like of the dog breeds in attitude: it is alert, intelligent, and independent, and it uses its paws to wash and wipe its face.
White and black Japanese Chin female dog
Other cat-like traits include, like a Japanese Chin their preference for resting on high surfaces such as the backs of sofas and chairs, their ability to walk across a coffee table without disturbing an item, and some of the surprising places their owners often find them in. They rank 62nd in Stanley Coren’s The Intelligence of Dogs, being of fair working/obedience intelligence. A companion dog, it is loving and loyal to its owner and typically happy to see other people, though a few are distrustful of strangers.
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