Japanese Chin

Coat

Solid: Black (35) Cream (45) Red (55) Orange (65) Tan (105)
Tan: with in the traditional pattern.
Sable: Red sable is allowed in the clear, minimal or classic pattern.
Masking: Tanpoints may be masked with Black (35) (standard mask).
Other colours may be masked with Brown (95) (standard mask).
White Markings: All of the above have White (15) in the piebald or extreme spotting pattern.
The face is preferred to have a white muzzle and a blaze.
Ticking/Roaning: Light ticking is allowed.

Eyes

Dark Brown (50-59/90-99)

Nose

Black (35-39/244)
Red dogz may have Flesh (180-187/70-79/40-49/213)

Faults

Tan eyelids in a tricolour.

Disqualifications

None

Notes

The Japanese Chin was created in Japan, most likely from Chinese and Korean dogs that had been given as gifts. These most arrived in Japan in the 500's together with Chinese buddhists.

Sometimes, the dogs were small enough to fit in kimono sleeves, which is where the expression 'sleeve dog' comes from. The breed's japanese name, Tchin or Dshin, means 'treasure'.

The Japanese Chin is a small, square-shaped dog with a good amount of fur. The head is quite large with a clearly marked stop and very short muzzle, which should be turned up. The ears are V-shaped, set well apart and covered in long fur. The neck is short but powerful, with the head carried high. The body has a deep chest with visible tuck up and short, straight back. The coat should be long, soft and silky in texture. Colouration on the body has little importance, but on the face, a white muzzle and relatively broad blaze is highly desirable.

Breed Files

Japanese Chin - Genuine Kennels — Genuine Kennels
**Filename:** GK Japanese Chin
**Offset:** 6328
**Base:** Great Dane
**SCP:** Great Dane
**Accepted:** December 5, 2018
**Notes:** -

Japanese Chin - Unknown — Unknown
**Filename:** -
**Offset:** -
**Base:** -
**SCP:** -
**Accepted:** October 31, 2004
**Notes:** -

Japanese Chin - Supernova — Supernova
**Filename:** Japanese chin
**Offset:** 3352
**Base:** Chihuahua
**SCP:** Chihuahua
**Accepted:** October 18, 2004
**Notes:** Has an addballz tail and ears and angled legs, but should still be fine for obedience. Tail can flip over either side of the back. Includes a heavier and a lighter coat variation, both equally accepted.