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The Chin is definitely linked with Japanese history and its traditions, so as to be part of this country's culture.
Certainly its origins are derived from the small Chinese dog, The Pekingese,that has given a decisive contribution
to the formation of the TCHIN, as named in its original country. The first specimen arrived in Europe, precisely
in England, were brought by Portuguese missionaries to King Charle's the second (1660) whose wife was the
princess of Portugal. These first dogs were mated to the small British Spaniels, and later were sent to the United
States of America which gave a large contribution to this breed to reach all their splendor in the XVIII century
In 1865, also Queen Victoria received as a gift one of these small Japanese spaniels and the breed started to spread
out importing specimen from Japan. After having offered its company to Queen Victoria, the Chin also conquered
the heart of the beautiful Alexandra of Denmark wife of Edward The Seventh. She became the in fact the happy
owner of twenty seven dogs of this specimen. We must give credit to the British breeding the upholding of the
characteristics of such an ancient dog that had evolved in very far countries, and to have exported in all the other
European countries specimen that have become progenitors of the continental breeding. The Chin is now well fit
in the western world and can live happily also in an apartment. With his Joyful and affectionate character the
Chin hides behind his dreaming expression an unsuspected vitality without ever being invasive or untimely.
Chin loves running and jumping showing an incredible stamina. Very discreet dog, barks seldom.