Japanese Chin

[ chin ]

noun

1. one of a Japanese breed of toy dogs having a long, silky, black and white or red and white coat and a tail carried over the back.

Japanese Chin

noun

1. a small compact dog of a Japanese breed with a long straight silky coat in black and white or red and white and feathered ears, legs, feet, and tail

Word History and Origins

Origin of Japanese Chin¹

First recorded in 1890–95; the variant Japanese spaniel was first recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Or, the dogs of royalty are the opposite: tiny, decorative fluffs for fancy, silky laps, like Marie Antoinette’s pug, Queen Alexandra’s Japanese chin and the Pekingeses of the Chinese imperial court.

From Washington Post

Meanwhile, the little dog — possibly a Japanese Chin?

From Washington Post

“I think she’s enjoying it,” said Lorraine Gates, who attended with her tiny Japanese chin, Maltese and Papillon mix.

From Seattle Times

There has lately been a tendency to lay too much stress upon diminutive size in this variety of the dog, to the neglect of well-formed limbs and free movement; but on the whole it may be stated with confidence that the Japanese is prospering in England, thanks largely to the energetic work of the Japanese Chin Club, which was formed some three years ago to promote the best interests of the breed.

From Project Gutenberg