JAPANESE CHIN 
The Japanese Chin is an oriental aristicrat in bearing and demeanour. History tell us that he originated in China and made his way to Japan as a gift from the Empress of one country to the Empress to the other. Well in some parts of the world the breed is known as the Japanese Spaniel. The word *Chin* means cat-like and they do use their paws in the manner of the cat to whash their faces. These are dainty, airy-fairy little dogs, but in no way delicate. They are bright and intelligent, very stylish and extrovert. Their perpetual look of astonishment is a breed charactertic. Charming and beautiful, they do tend to leave tell-talee signs on the furniture as their profuse black and white, or red and white coat does shed and needs regular weekly care. They do not make suitable pets for small children who may not be able to resist picking them up and could accidentally drop them.
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The Japanese Chin is a small, well balanced, lively aristocratic toy dog with 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 precents a square appearance.
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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 build, compact, yet refined. Carrying good weight in proportion to height and body build.
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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 lustroous. A small amount of wide showing in the inner corners of the eyes is a breed characteristic that gives the dog a look of astonishment. [Ears] Haning, 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.
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Skull - Large boad, 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 in 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, o-en nostrils. Set on level withthe 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.
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Bite* The jaws 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 prsentation 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. Deth of rib extends to the elbow. Tail* Set on high, carried asched up over the backand flowing to either side of the body.
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Legs* straight, and fine boned, with the elbows set close to the body. Removal of the 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*Hair shaped with feathering on the ends of the toes in the mature dog. Point straight ahead.
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Abundant, straight, single, and silky. Has a resilient texture and a tendancy to stand out from the body, especially on neck, shoulders, and chest areas where the hair forms a thick mane of ruff. The Tail is profusely coated and forms a plume. The rump area is heavily coated and forms culottes or pants. The head and the muzzle are covered with short hair except for the heavily feathered ears. The forelegs have short hair blending into profuse feathering of the backs of the legs. The rear legs have the previously described culottes, and in nature dogs, light feathering from hock joint to the foot.
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Either black and white,red and white, or black and whitewith tan points.Well 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.
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Gait* Stylish and lively in movement. Moves straight with front and rear legs following in the same plane. Temperament* 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. Note* Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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General Appearance
Bite, Neck, Topline,
Body, Tail
Legs, Feet, Legs,
Feet 
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Gait, Temperament,
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