| A Japanese Chin is a very happy little dog. A good | | | | Be not mistaken, bringing home a Japanese Chin |
| specimen of the Japanese chin is usually very beautiful, | | | | puppy is like bringing home a newborn baby. It will |
| outgoing and charming. | | | | mean regular feeding times (according to your |
| They have a few characteristics similar to a cat. They | | | | breeder's schedule and recommendation), play times, |
| will hold toys, or certain types of food between their | | | | sleep times and training times. Raising a Japanese Chin |
| front paws. | | | | puppy is very much a pleasure but also very much of |
| Although a Japanese Chin has a fairly profuse coat of | | | | a chore and hard work. If done properly, however, you |
| hair, they do not necessarily need a coat during the | | | | will end up with a wonderful friend and companion for |
| winter. It is probably just a little more fun and | | | | many years. The life expectancy for a Japanese Chin |
| entertaining to provide some outer wear for them. | | | | can be as long as 14 years or more. Be not mislead |
| Their small size makes them ideal for doggie fashion in | | | | by all the untruths you read about these small dogs in |
| my opinion. But then again, I am partial to the small | | | | that they are "all" prone to many health problems, lots |
| dogs. People who like the bigger breeds also like to | | | | of vet bills and short lives. Always remember, the size |
| dress them up in the latest of doggie fashion. | | | | of any creature does not dictate its life expectancy or |
| The Japanese Chin is a small dog, but not actually all | | | | health problems. There are many, many large breed |
| that delicate. You just need to use some common | | | | purebred dogs that do not make it past year two of |
| sense in looking after them. | | | | their lives. People who are trying to kill the influence of |
| If you are a family deciding upon a dog, the decision | | | | their competitors a lot of times are the ones spreading |
| should be made only after a great deal of thought. | | | | all these lies about the smaller breed dogs. Some |
| When you get the dog it will very quickly become an | | | | people are so afraid of losing a dollar to someone else |
| important part of the family and is likely to remain in | | | | on a sale. I think most consumers are not so ignorant |
| your family for many years. If you decide upon a | | | | that they cannot see through all that hype. |
| Japanese Chin puppy instead of an adult, do not bring | | | | When you choose a Japanese Chin puppy from a |
| one home under the age of 8 weeks. Most reputable, | | | | litter look for the puppy that is the extrovert. Japanese |
| responsible Japanese Chin breeders would not even | | | | Chin puppies should be lively, outgoing and curious. The |
| think of letting one go under 8 weeks. If you run into a | | | | body should feel firm, no ribs sticking out or no |
| breeder who is anxious to let a Japanese Chin puppy | | | | protruding tummies. Eyes should bright and free of |
| go under 8 weeks, do not hesitate to look elsewhere. | | | | discharge. The tail should be up and wagging. A |
| This is much too young and would be a sign of an | | | | Japanese Chin puppy should be a mixture of mischief, |
| irresponsible breeder. You will also want to be sure | | | | curiosity, playfulness and quiet serenity when asleep. |
| your 8 week old Japanese Chin puppy has had at | | | | These are all signs of a healthy Japanese Chin puppy. |
| least one shot and is up-to-date on all dewormings for | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |
| age. | | | | |