Japanese Chin.
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Japanese Chin. Japanese Chin, breed of toy dog, which reputedly originated in China many centuries ago and was later introduced into Japan, where it was the pet of royalty and the nobility, and developed its present characteristics. Several specimens were presented to the American commodore Matthew Perry as a sign of esteem when he was negotiating (1853) a trade treaty with Japan. The dog was imported into the U.S. in large numbers at the beginning of the 20th century. Until 1977 it was known as the Japanese spaniel. The Japanese chin has a broad skull that is round in front; a flat face; prominent, lustrous eyes, set wide apart; small V-shaped ears also set wide apart; a short nose; and a silky coat. The tail is covered with a profusion of long hair; from its base it curves to one side and rises upward over the back to fall on the opposite side. The dog is either black and white or red and white; it weighs about 3 kg (about 7 lb). The Japanese chin is intelligent, loyal, and affectionate. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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