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JAPANESE SPANIEL — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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- Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Toys
- American Kennel Club (AKC) - Toy Group
- United Kennel Club (UKC) - Companion Breeds
- The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Toy
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) * - Standard No. 206
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
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Japan |
| Height: |
12 inches (30 cm) |
| Weight: |
7 lbs (3 kg) |
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The Janapese Spaniel, also known as "Chin" in Japan, is thought to have been brought to Japan around 500 BC. It is said that they were given "sake", wine made from rice, to stunt their growth and that some were so small, they were kept in hanging cages like birds.
The Japanese Spaniel is agile, friendly, playful and affectionate. Although lively, he fits well into small living spaces and needs a minimum of exercise.
The coat is long, straight and silky. The hair has a tendency to stand out giving the appearance of a mane around the neck. The colouring is either black and white or red and white.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Japanese Spaniel puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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Grooming Information:
- Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Japanese Spaniel, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
- Toy Breeds—Housebreaking
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Additional Information:
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Note: We are always in need of articles for the individual breed sections.
Submissions are welcome and encouraged. Please feel free to e-mail us.
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Note: If you are aware of a Breed Club that should be listed here, please contact us with details, including contact information and the web site address if available.
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BREEDERS
Attention Breeders:
New advertising options now available including a FREE "General Link" for Breeders' websites.
(See the Advertising section for full details.)
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Important Note:
If you are considering the adoption of a puppy of any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Canada's Guide to Dogs provides advertisement listings to responsible and reputable Breeders of pure bred dogs and, while there is certain criteria that must be met in order to be listed here, we cannot recommend, nor do we endorse or support any one of these listings. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed/Breeders section: Information for the Potential Puppy/Dog Buyer.)
In addition to the Breeders listed here, the Breed Clubs generally include listings of member Breeders on their web sites and, if not, then a listing can usually be obtained either by e-mail or telephone. We do not randomly add Breeders to any listing. All Breeders listed have requested to be included either via a general link or paid advertising.
If a young pup is not an absolute requirement for you, then considering the adoption of a dog from a rescue organization or shelter is strongly recommended. Each individual breed section on the Canada's Guide to Dogs web site includes listings of Rescue Organizations specific to the breed. In addition, Breeders occasionally have young adults available and many also take in rescued dogs. To learn more about adopting a rescue dog, please see the Rescue Organizations & Shelters section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs web site. This section includes several articles and general information along with listings of shelters and rescue organizations that are not breed specific from across Canada.
Note to Breeders:
Canada's Guide to Dogs is pleased to provide a free general link to websites of responsible and reputable Breeders of pure bred dogs. In addition, several paid advertising options are now available. Details can be found under the Advertise Section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website.
The purchase or sale of any purebred dog is strictly between the buyer and seller. Accuracy of information for all advertisements is the sole responsiblity of the advertiser and Canada's Guide to Dogs cannot be held responsible for any misrepresentation.
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RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
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Note: If you are, or are aware of a breed specific Rescue Organization in Canada that is not listed here, please e-mail us for instructions on how you can have your organization included in the listing.
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Last Updated: 16 July 2004
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