Agile and entertaining, the high-flying Japanese Chin is more than just a pampered pet.
Height: 8 to 11 inches at shoulder Weight: 4 to 9 pounds Coat: long and silky Life span: 10 to 14 years Breed Group: Companion Dogs
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.