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THE HISTORY OF THE JAPANESE CHIN

The Japanese Chin, previously known as the Japanese Spaniel, has a rich history shrouded in mystery. While most believe that the source breed for the Japanese Chin originated in China, the route by which the Chin arrived in Japan is a widely debated topic.

One story claims that the dogs were given to the Japanese royalty in AD 732 as gifts from the rulers of Korea. Others maintain that they were given as gifts to the Empress of Japan as early as the middle of the sixth century or by the seventh century. Still others claim that the Chin first arrived in Japan around the year AD 1000.

In 1613, the Japanese Chin was presented to England and in 1853 Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry was presented with a pair of Japanese Chin while visiting Japan on a trade mission. This pair was given to Queen Victoria on his return.

From 1868 they have been lap dogs to ladies of the upper class.
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JAPANESE CHIN CLUB OF CANADA (JCCC)
JAPANESE CHIN CLUB OF AMERICA (JCCA)
CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB (CKC)
JAPANESE CHIN RESCUE - JCCARE
ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION for ANIMALS (OFA)
EMBARK ADVANCED DNA TESTING FOR BREEDERS

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE BOAS RESEARCH GROUP
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