Japanese Chin

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Japanese Chin should be served 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food twice a day. Choose high-fibre foods because your Japanese Chin can develop impacted anal glands if your diet is lacking in good dietary fibre. How much your dogs eat can vary depending on their height, age, build, appetite, and behaviours. The type of dog food you choose is also important. Check with your vet for a recommendation.

Japanese Chin has a long, silky, single-coat that moderately sheds. And because they are small dogs, there are only a few hairs that they will lose. So basically, their coat is very easy to brush and maintain. Maintain their coat to be clean and free from dirt by constant brushing and an occasional bath.

Grooming them does not require much work.

Clippers or a combination of clippers and stripping (a method in which the coat is thinned and shortened using a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) can be used to trim their coat. If your dog's nails don't break off naturally, trim them once or twice a month to avoid painful tears and other issues.

Check their lips, ears, nose, throat, eyes, and feet for sores, rashes, or symptoms of illness such as redness, tenderness, or inflammation. Ears should have a pleasant odour and be free of wax or gunk, and eyes should be clean and free of redness or discharge.

Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and another handling when he's an adult.

Japanese Chin is an active little dog.

They are an explorer and enjoy slow walks for their workout. This type of breed is best preferred in staying indoors because of being adventurous outdoors. So, they are the perfect choice for apartment living!

If you plan to play with them outdoors, remember that secured fences in the backyard are necessary.

Schedule health checkups with your veterinarian every six months to ensure that they are safe and happy throughout their life. At these visits, the doctor will do a physical inspection, take your dog's temperature, and track his heartbeat, among other things.

Routine dog care allows you to track your dog's growth and development and address any issues with your veterinarian.

Japanese Chin is a gentle dog that works best with older children who knows how to handle dogs. Monitor them closely when they are around children because they are prone to unintentionally hurt them because of their overflowing energy. But they make a good family companion and are very affectionate.

Japanese Chin does very good at training. Their personality to charm, amuse and comfort their owner makes them manageable to train. They work best with positive training methods rather than harsh treatment.

Training sessions must be interesting and fun to keep their attention.

Because of their friendly nature, Japanese Chins get along well with other dogs and cats. They do, however, need defence from bigger dogs that can injure them when playing. Since a cat's paws can damage its wide eyes, we must ensure that everybody plays nicely together. Proper and early socialization is also needed with them.