❤❤ Japanese 狆 Chin ❤❤

I just became aware of this breed. All the following text is taken from Wikipedia verbatim. Enjoy.

The Japanese Chin is the dog of Japanese royalty. 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. The coat is low maintenance, long and smooth/silky to the touch.

This breed is considered one of the most cat-like of the dog breeds in attitude: it is alert, intelligent and independent, and it uses its paws to wash and wipe its face. Other cat-like traits include their preference for resting on high surfaces such as the backs of sofas and chairs, their ability to walk across a coffee table without disturbing an item, and some of the surprising places their owners often find them in.

"OK OK OK...so....maybe this is just the weed talking...but do you ever get the
 feeling that we're secretly cats? cuz, like, you never know. know what i mean?"

While typically calm little dogs, they are well-known for performing many enjoyable antics such as the "Chin Spin", in which they turn around in rapid circles; dancing on their hind legs while pawing with their front feet, clasped together, in the air; and even "sing", a noise that can range from a low trill to a higher, almost operatic quality noise, and which sounds much like "woohoo".

QUEEN OF THE NIGHT: (coloratura) Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The origin of the Japanese Chin is clouded in the mysticism of Far Eastern ancient rites. Small dogs were known to have crisscrossed the Silk Road, accompanying travelers as both presentations of trade and companions on the long journeys.  Some of these dogs became pets of Buddhist monks. 

only silken roads for us, muthafucka!

They quickly assumed their rightful position in the Imperial palaces, where they were closely kept and guarded by private eunuchs who were charged with looking after the little dogs' every need, every desire. 

"Us."

"WHO RUN THE WORLD??"

It was not until Commodore Matthew C. Perry opened Japan in the mid-1850's that Westerners again stepped foot in the country on a regular trading basis. Perry gave his two little canine presents to his daughter, Caroline Perry Belmont, who was married to August Belmont. Their son, August Belmont, Jr., served as President of The American Kennel Club from 1888-1915. According to the Belmont family, the two Chins from Japan - one a dog and the other a bitch - were never bred and died as beloved house pets without issue.

WHO YOU CALLIN' A BITCH?