Half Dog And Half Cat!

Half Dog And Half Cat!

There is an ancient rumor that the Japanese Chin is the result of breeding cats with dogs.  The first reaction to this by most people is doubt, after all, didn’t they teach us in High School Biology that it is impossible? Well, I have to say that after being around these animals for some time now and breeding them, I am giving some serious consideration to the possibility.  Allow me to make these 5 points and then you can see what you...

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How Much Weight Should A Newborn Japanese Chin Gain Per Day?

How Much Weight Should A Newborn Japanese Chin Gain Per Day?

When we have a litter, we weigh our puppies each day, and expect to see between 1/2 and 1 ounce of weight gain per day. They are about the size of a gerbil when they are born, and they will quickly put on weight. We look for them to be moving around immediately, with their eyes closed of course. Within a week, they can usually find your hand from a small distance away by smell, and they will usually come over to explore. By two weeks, we start...

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Colors Of Japanese Chin Puppies

Colors Of Japanese Chin Puppies

Japanese Chins come in a variety of colors, and they are not always clear to understand.  The Japanese Chin can be classified in one of the following 5 categories of color: Black & White Red / Brown and White Lemon Tri-color Sable BLACK AND WHITE: The black and white Japanese Chin is the most common colors and is the most recognizable combination for this breed.  Although Chins of any color can win in the show ring, it is the black...

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Japanese Chin Puppy And Adult Hygiene

Japanese Chin Puppy And Adult Hygiene

A recent google search that led to a visit to my Puppy Blog was “japanese chin stinky eyes”, which prompted me to cover this topic here on my blog. First, I would like to say that because Japanese Chins have long thin hair, bathing and brushing on a regular basis is a requirement to maintain good appearance as well as good health. We bath...

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