Toy Group
Japanese Chin
The job
Built as a companion cultivated by Japanese nobles.
The Sniff Test
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Facts
The Chin was unknown in the West until 1854, when Japan reopened for trade after 200 years of isolation.
Height 8-11 inches. Weight 7-11 pounds.
Photo: Nattieliz. CC BY-SA 3.0. Image source. Sources: American Kennel Club.
