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Breed Standard
General Appearance
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, Proportion, Substance
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.
Head
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, Topline, Body
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.
Forequarters
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.
Hindquarters
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.
Coat
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.
Color
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.
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.