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The Japanese Chin is a small, well balanced, lively, aristocratic toy dog with a distinctive Oriental expression. It is light and
stylish in action. The plumed tail is carried over the back, curving to either side. The coat is profuse, silky, soft and straight.
The dog's outline presents a square appearance.
Size |
Ideal size is 8 inches to 11 inches at the highest point of the withers. |
Proportion |
Length between the sternum and the buttock is equal to the height at the withers. |
Substance |
Solidly built, compact, yet refined. Carrying good weight in proportion to height and
body build. |
Expression |
bright, inquisitive, alert, and intelligent. The distinctive Oriental expression is
characterized by the large broad head, large wide-set eyes, short broad muzzle, ear feathering, and the evenly
patterned facial markings. |
Eyes |
set wide apart, large, round, dark in color, and lustrous. A small amount of white
showing in the inner corners of the eyes is a breed characteristic that gives the dog a look of astonishment. |
Ears |
hanging, small, V-shaped, wide apart, set slightly below the crown of the skull. When
alert, the ears are carried forward and downward. The ears are well feathered and fit into the rounded contour of the
head. |
Skull |
large, broad, slightly rounded between the ears but not domed. Forehead is prominent,
rounding toward the nose. Wide across the level of the eyes. In profile, the forehead and muzzle touch on the same
vertical plane of a right angle whose horizontal plane is the top of the skull. |
Stop |
deep |
Muzzle |
short and broad with well-cushioned cheeks and rounded upper lips that cover the
teeth. |
Nose |
very short with wide, open nostrils. Set on a level with the middle of the eyes and
upturned. Nose leather is black in the black and white and the black and white with tan points, and is self-colored
or black in the red and white. |
Bite |
The jaw is wide and slightly undershot. A dog with one or two missing or slightly
misaligned teeth should not be severely penalized. The Japanese Chin is very sensitive to oral examination. If
the dog displays any hesitancy, judges are asked to defer to the handler for presentation of the bite. |
Neck |
moderate in length and thickness. Well set on the shoulders enabling the dog to carry its
head up proudly. |
Topline |
level |
Body |
square, moderately wide in the chest with rounded ribs. Depth of rib extends to the
elbow. |
Tail |
set on high, carried arched up over the back and flowing to
either side of the body. |
Legs |
straight, and fine boned, with the elbows set close to the body. Removal of dewclaws is
optional. |
Feet |
hare-shaped with feathering on the ends of the toes in the mature dog. Point straight
ahead or very slightly outward. |
Legs |
straight as viewed from the rear and fine boned. Moderate bend of stifle. Removal of
dewclaws is optional. |
Feet |
hare-shaped with feathering on the ends of the toes in the mature dog. Point straight
ahead. |
Abundant, straight, single, and silky. Has a resilient texture and a tendency to stand out from the body, especially on neck,
shoulders, and chest areas where the hair forms a thick mane or ruff. The tail is profusely coated and forms a plume. The rump
area is heavily coated and forms culottes or pants. The head and muzzle are covered with short hair except for the heavily
feathered ears. The forelegs have short hair blending into profuse feathering on the backs of the legs. The rear legs have
the previously described culottes, and in mature dogs, light feathering from hock joint to the foot.
Either black and white, red and white, or black and white with tan points. The term tan points shall include tan or red spots
over each eye, inside the ears, on both cheeks, and at the anal vent area if displaying any black. The term red shall include
all shades of red, orange, and lemon, and sable, which includes any aforementioned shade intermingled or overlaid with black.
Among the allowed colors there shall be no preference when judging. A clearly defined white muzzle and blaze are preferable to
a solidly marked head. Symmetry of facial markings is preferable. The size, shape, placement or number of body patches is not
of great importance. The white is clear of excessive ticking.
Stylish and lively in movement. Moves straight with front and rear legs following in the same plane.
A sensitive and intelligent dog whose only purpose is to serve man as a companion. Responsive and affectionate with those it
knows and loves but reserved with strangers or in new situations.
Approved December 8, 1992
Effective January 27, 1993
The Japanese Chin Illustrated Guide to the Standard with illustrations by
Peggy Holladay is available in printed form at $10.00 each from the secretary.
JCCA Secretary
5745 Bass Mountain Rd.
Snow Camp, NC 27349
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