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278 GUIDE T O BREED S

JAPANESE CHIN

THIS EXTROVERTED, STYLISH, LIVELY DOG IS DAINTY BUT DEFINITELY NOT DELICATE AKC
Short, wide
Height range Ancestors of the Japanese Chin are thought to have been a royal muzzle with
8–11 in (20–28 cm) gift from China to the Emperor of Japan. This dog was bred especially upturned nose
Weight range to warm the laps and hands of the ladies of Japan’s Imperial Palace.
5–7 lb (2–3 kg)
Happy living in a small space, it makes
Compact,
Life span Over 10 years an ideal apartment dog, but its square body
Origin Japan profuse coat sheds heavily.
White marking
on domed head
Feathered tail
curves over back
Other colors

Red and white

Long, straight,
silky, black and
Short hair on white coat
front of legs

DANISH–SWEDISH FARMDOG

ALERT, ATTENTIVE, AND FRIENDLY, THIS DOG NEEDS A LOT OF EXERCISE FCI

Height range This working dog has been historically used on farms in Denmark and Sweden High-set,
13–15 in (32–37 cm) as a herder, watchdog, and ratter, as well as a companion. Always eager to button ears
Weight range play, the Danish–Swedish Farmdog is good with children, so it can make a
15–26 lb (7–12 kg)
great family dog, but it does have a tendency to chase small animals.
Life span 10–15 years
Rounded croup
Origin Denmark/Sweden
Rose ear

Triangular-
shaped head
is small in
Tan markings relation
on face to body
Black patch

White coat
Short, smooth,
white coat with
tan patches

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