Japanese Chin Dog
INTRODUCTION
Japanese Chin Dogs are Charming, Noble, and Loving dogs they are from the Toy group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 108. They are fast little rockets and enjoy sitting on their favorite human lap also are great companions. Japanese Chin Dogs are Purebred, non- allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 62).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Cat-like, Intelligent, Alert, Independent, Loyal, Loving
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Toy. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Japan, China
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Are Actually From China
2- They Were the Dogs of Royalty
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Japanese Chin Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Tri-color, Black & White, Lemon & White, Sable & White, Red & White
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COAT TYPE
Double Coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 30 - 38cm (12 - 15in)
Height: 30 - 38cm (12 - 15in) -
TAIL
The tail is set on high. It is carried arched up over the back and flowing to either side of the body
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WEIGHT
1.4 - 6.8 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 to 5 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Jatzu Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1888
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ORIGIN
Japan, China
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Most Japanese Chin are polite with strangers, though a good many individuals are standoffish or timid, so socialization is important. This breed is peaceful with other pets
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
