Japanese Chin

Nihonjung originated in the 8th century and has a long history, dating back 2,700 years. In 732 A.D., in the 4th year of Emperor Seiwa's reign, Nihonbashi was introduced to Japan from our country. The exotic small dog was especially favored by the Japanese royal family and the privileged class of the upper class.

Governor Bailey brought several Nihonchos back to Japan in 1853, and the Westerners had a chance to get acquainted with this elegant and delicate small dog. In the United States, the Nihonchon was infected with a virus and almost became extinct. The number of Nihonchos on both sides of the Atlantic is now growing.

Because the Nihonchu is favored by royalty and generals, the dog has a prominent place in the Japanese dog world.  They are very small and delicate, so it is important to watch your step when keeping them at home so that you don't accidentally step on this "little toy". The large and wide head, the big eyes that are very divided, looks quite lively and smart.

The spacing between the eyes is large, round, dark and shiny. The ears are pendulous, small, V-shaped, and very far apart when alert, and the ears are turned forward and downward. The ears are full of decorative hairs and form a rounded profile with the head. The nose is very short with the tip at the same level as the eyes and is wide with open nostrils.

The neck is of moderate length and thickness, the dorsal line is horizontal, the body is square, and the rounded ribs make the chest moderately wide. The forequarters are straight-legged and slender-boned; the hindquarters are straight-legged and slender-boned when viewed from behind. The tail root is high, curled on the back and resting on the side of the body.

The coat is thick, straight and silky, with a thick mane or collar around the neck, shoulders and chest, and a feathery tail, with the rump covered by a thick coat. There are three colors: black and white flowers, red and white flowers and black and white flowers. The Japanese Chung is an intelligent, curious and lively play dog. It is loyal to its owner, but is wary of strangers. It is small in size but strong in body and likes to walk with its owner, go on excursions, hiking and other outdoor activities. Therefore, it is important to take it out more often when raising it.

It has a keen sense and often looks sentimental when it is refused to pamper its owner. He has a dignified and elegant demeanor, a majestic and proud demeanor, an aristocratic appearance, a sense of humor, and a love of expressing himself, and he is also a good show dog. Since it is a long-haired breed, the coat may need to be carefully groomed.

The dog does not require a large range of activities, but it is energetic and needs to ensure sufficient exercise. Grooming a dog can be a fun task in the daily life of owning a dog. When you see a new dog after grooming, both you and the dog itself will be in a good mood, especially for long-haired dogs like the Japanese Chung, the change before and after the trimming is great. For professional trimming, we can send the dog to a grooming store, but for daily care we can do it ourselves.

First of all, the tools needed for finishing the coat are row combs, spike combs, scissors, shavers, and so on. The first thing is to comb the coat neatly, the order of combing parts is chest, back, side belly, abdomen, tail, limbs. Combing the hair backwards and then downwards can effectively remove dust, grit and stray hairs from the coat. This is a good way to get rid of dust, grit, and debris. You can also add food to your diet that will help nourish the coat and make it look more radiant.

The day-to-day exercise should also pay more attention to prevent it from drilling the grass pile to prevent the infestation of parasites, after all, for this long-haired dogs, if the body to the fleas and so is very difficult to be found.