Japanese Chin Breed Standard
Toy Group

General Appearance
The Japanese Chin is a small, well balanced, lively, aristocratic toy dog with a distinctive Oriental expression. It is light and stylish in action. The plumed tail is carried over the back, curving to either side. The coat is profuse, silky, soft and straight. The dog's outline presents a square appearance.

Size, Proportion, Substance
Size - Ideal size is 8 inches to 11 inches at the highest point of the withers. Proportion - Length between the sternum and the buttock is equal to the height at the withers. Substance - Solidly built, compact, yet refined. Carrying good weight in proportion to height and body build.

Head

Expression - bright, inquisitive, alert, and intelligent. The distinctive Oriental expression is characterized by the large broad head, large wide-set eyes, short broad muzzle, ear feathering, and the evenly patterned facial markings. Eyes - set wide apart, large, round, dark in color, and lustrous. A small amount of white showing in the inner corners of the eyes is a breed characteristic that gives the dog a look of astonishment. Ears - hanging, small, V-shaped, wide apart, set slightly below the crown of the skull. When alert, the ears are carried forward and downward. The ears are well feathered and fit into the rounded contour of the head. Skull - large, broad, slightly rounded between the ears but not domed. Forehead is prominent, rounding toward the nose. Wide across the level of the eyes. In profile, the forehead and muzzle touch on the same vertical plane of a right angle whose horizontal plane is the top of the skull. Stop - deep. Muzzle - short and broad with well-cushioned cheeks and rounded upper lips that cover the teeth. Nose - very short with wide, open nostrils. Set on a level with the middle of the eyes and upturned. Nose leather is black in the black and white and the black and white with tan points, and is self-colored or black in the red and white. Bite - The jaw is wide and slightly undershot. A dog with one or two missing or slightly misaligned teeth should not be severely penalized. The Japanese Chin is very sensitive to oral examination. If the dog displays any hesitancy, judges are asked to defer to the handler for presentation of the bite.

Neck, Topline, Body
Neck - moderate in length and thickness. Well set on the shoulders enabling the dog to carry its head up proudly. Topline - level. Body - square, moderately wide in the chest with rounded ribs. Depth of rib extends to the elbow. Tail - set on high, carried arched up over the back and flowing to either side of the body.

Forequarters
Legs - straight, and fine boned, with the elbows set close to the body. Removal of dewclaws is optional. Feet - hare-shaped with feathering on the ends of the toes in the mature dog. Point straight ahead or very slightly outward.

Hindquarters
Legs - straight as viewed from the rear and fine boned. Moderate bend of stifle. Removal of dewclaws is optional. Feet - hare-shaped with feathering on the ends of the toes in the mature dog. Point straight ahead.

Coat
Abundant, straight, single, and silky. Has a resilient texture and a tendency to stand out from the body, especially on neck, shoulders, and chest areas where the hair forms a thick mane or ruff. The tail is profusely coated and forms a plume. The rump area is heavily coated and forms culottes or pants. The head and muzzle are covered with short hair except for the heavily feathered ears. The forelegs have short hair blending into profuse feathering on the backs of the legs. The rear legs have the previously described culottes, and in mature dogs, light feathering from hock joint to the foot.

Color
Either black and white, red and white, or black and white with tan points. The term tan points shall include tan or red spots over each eye, inside the ears, on both cheeks, and at the anal vent area if displaying any black. The term red shall include all shades of red, orange, and lemon, and sable, which includes any aforementioned shade intermingled or overlaid with black. Among the allowed colors there shall be no preference when judging. A clearly defined white muzzle and blaze are preferable to a solidly marked head. Symmetry of facial markings is preferable. The size, shape, placement or number of body patches is not of great importance. The white is clear of excessive ticking.

Gait
Stylish and lively in movement. Moves straight with front and rear legs following in the same plane.

Temperament
A sensitive and intelligent dog whose only purpose is to serve man as a companion. Responsive and affectionate with those it knows and loves but reserved with strangers or in new situations.

Approved December 8, 1992
Effective January 27, 1993

Japanese Chin(日本仲)

 [简介] 日本仲是一种小体型，安定、活泼且贵族化的玩具犬，他带有一种独特的、东方式的表情。动作轻盈而时髦。羽毛状的尾巴卷在背后，搭在身体一侧。毛量丰厚，象丝一样光滑、柔软，且直。他的轮廓呈正方形。

[体型] 理想的尺寸是肩高在8~11英寸间。身体长度（从胸至臀的距离）等于肩高。身体结构结实、紧凑、精确。体重与身体的高度及结构成正确的比例。

[头部] 表情活泼、好奇、警惕且聪明。大而宽的脑袋、距离分地很开的大眼睛、短而宽的口吻、耳朵和耳朵上的饰毛及脸部斑纹组成的图案，构成了日本仲独特的东方式的表情。眼睛：距离分的很开、大、圆、颜色深且又光泽。眼角内能看见少量白色，是这个品种特有的，使他们看上去好象很惊讶的样子。耳朵：垂耳、小、V形、距离分的很开，位于头顶较偏下的位置。警惕时，耳朵向前和向下转动。耳朵长满饰毛，并配合脑袋形成圆形轮廓。头颅：大、宽、在两耳间显得略圆，但不是圆拱形。前额：突出，与鼻镜齐。宽度与两眼距离差不多。从侧面看，额头和口吻处于同一垂直平面上，与头顶的水平面正好成直角。止部：深。口吻：短而宽，摺皱的脸颊和嘴唇正好包住牙齿。鼻子：非常短，且宽，鼻孔开阔。鼻尖与两眼处于同一水平线上，并处于正中间，鼻子向上翻。鼻镜颜色：黑白体色的狗或黑白带褐色体色的狗，鼻镜颜色是黑色的，红白体色的狗，鼻镜颜色是体毛颜色或黑色。咬合：下颌宽，轻微的下颌突出式咬合。有缺齿1~2颗或牙齿稍微有点不整齐不算严重缺陷。所以对日本仲的评判很注意口头陈述。如果狗显示出任何犹豫，评判员将询问并参照犬主关于咬合的陈述。

[颈部、背线、身躯] 颈部的长度和粗细适中。在肩膀上恰当的位置，使小狗能够骄傲地昂首阔步。背线水平。身体呈正方形，圆形肋骨使胸宽适度。胸深适度，与肘齐平。尾根高，卷在背上，并搭在身体一侧。

[前躯] 腿直，骨骼纤细，肘部贴近身体。狼爪可以切除。足爪呈兔形足，成年狗的脚 趾末端有饰毛。脚趾直或略向外张。

[后躯] 从后面看，腿直，且骨骼纤细。后膝关节适度弯曲。狼爪可以切除。足爪呈兔形足，成年狗的脚趾末端有饰毛。脚趾直。 [被毛] 毛量丰厚，毛发直，单层毛且象丝般柔滑。毛发属于弹性质地且竖立在身体上，尤其是在脖子、肩膀、胸部周围形成浓密的鬃毛或毛领。尾巴毛量丰厚形成羽毛状。臀部被厚厚的被毛覆盖，形成裙裤，或短裤。头部和口吻被短短的被毛所覆盖，除了耳朵是长满浓密的饰毛。前腿长有短毛，但在腿的后面混有许多长长的饰毛。后腿的被毛就是先前描述的裙裤，成年狗，在飞节至足爪部分长有轻盈的饰毛。

[颜色] 有三种颜色：黑白花、红白花和黑白花带褐色斑纹。褐色斑纹包括了从褐色到红色的斑点，比如在眼睛周围的斑点、耳朵里面、两颊、肛门周围区域（如果显示出黑色的话）等。红色包括了各种浓度的红，包括了橘红、柠檬色、紫色和上述各种红色的混合色等。在所有允许的颜色中，所有颜色的得分情况都一样。对面部图案来说，清晰的白色口吻和面部白筋比较理想，面部图案左右对称比较理想。至于身体上图案的规模、形状、位置或数量都不重要。要求没有细碎的白色斑点。

[步态] 动作时髦而轻盈。呈直线运动，前后腿在同一平面上移动。

[气质] 敏感而聪明的狗，唯一的目的就是成为一个忠心的伙伴。对熟悉和喜欢的人充满感情而对陌生人或新情况有所保留。

标准制定日期：1992年12月8日

标准执行日期：1993年1月27日

原作： 酋长

来源： 转译自AKC

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