The Basics of Japanese Chin Information
If you have ever wondered what kind of pets belonged to royalty, you could start by studying Japanese chin information as these dogs are the dogs of Japanese royalty. No one is truly certain of this dog’s exact history, but they are certain that the dog originated in China. There are many variations of the chin as each royal house bred this dog to their own standards not taking note of each other’s opinions. The first chin to be introduced to America was a gift to American naval officer Matthew Calbraith Perry from the Emperor of Japan in 1853.
Japanese chin information tells us that this dog is very cat-like as far as dogs go. It is alert, independent, intelligent, and uses its paws to wash and wipe its face which no other dog does. They also, like cats, can walk across narrow furniture, balance on the ends of sofas and chairs, and enjoy resting on places other than the floor. It is typically a happy dog being loyal and loving to its owners and at ease around strangers although some chins are known to be a bit aloof and weary of strangers. Although they love familiar environments, they are amazing at adapting to change and have been used as therapy dogs because of this and because of their ability to love new people. As with any dog, socializing the chin early on will help it live a more emotionally stable and happy life and will help you later in life when you try to train the chin to obey you. The chin is usually a very quiet dog, but will bark to alert its owner of something out of the ordinary.
An interesting fact about the Japanese chin is that they are known for performing tricks. One of them, called the “chin spin” is where the chin will right itself up on its hind legs, paw their front feet clasped together, and turn in rapid circles sometimes while “singing” which is trilling of their voice. These dogs are bred to entertain and love on their owners and performing tricks is only one of the ways they do so. Japanese chin information tells us that they can also be taught to do tricks, but as with any animal, a relationship has to be established when training this dog. You must be consistent and firm although not harsh in order for the chin to learn to obey you.
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