PKC - Japanese Chin

Coat

Solid:

Sable: Red sable is allowed in the clear, minimal or classic pattern.
Tan:

with

in the traditional pattern.
Masking: Tanpoints may be masked with

, other colours may be masked with

(standard mask)
White Markings: All of the above have

in the piebald or extreme spotting pattern. The face is preferred to have a white muzzle and a blaze. Light ticking is allowed.

Eyes

Nose

, may be

in red dogz.

Faults

Tan eyelids in a tricolour.

Disqualifications

None

Varieties

None

Notes

The japanese chin was created in Japan, most likely from chinese and korean dogs that had been given as gifts. These most arrived in Japan in the 500's together with chinese buddhists.
Sometimes, the dogs were small enough to fit in kimono sleeves, which is where the expression 'sleeve dog' comes from. The breed's japanese name, tchin or dshin, means 'treasure'.

The japanese is a small, square-shaped dog with a good amount of fur. The head is quite large with a clearly marked stop and very short muzzle, which should be turned up. The ears are V-shaped, set well apart and covered in long fur. The neck is short but powerful, with the head carried high. The body has a deep chest with visible tuck up and short, straight back. The coat should be long, soft and silky in texture. Colouration on the body has little importance, but on the face, a white muzzle and relatively broad blaze is highly desirable.

Breed Files

Filename: GK Japanese Chin
Offset: 6328
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: December 5, 2018
Notes:

Filename:
Offset:
Base:
SCP:
Accepted: October 31, 2004
Notes:

Filename: Japanese chin
Offset: 3352
Base: Chihuahua
SCP: Chihuahua
Accepted: October 18, 2004
Notes: Has an addballz tail and ears and angled legs, but should still be fine for obedience. Tail can flip over either side of the back. Includes a heavier and a lighter coat variation, both equally accepted.