Japanese Spaniel
The Japanese Chin ( ja, 狆, ), also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is a dog known for its strabismus of the eyes. Being both a lap dog and a companion dog, this toy dog, toy dog breed, breed has a distinctive heritage. History While most believe that the source breed for the Japanese Chin originated in China, the route by which the Chin arrived in Japan is a widely debated topic. One story claims that the dogs were given to the Japanese royalty in AD 732 as gifts brought by Kim Jangson (), an envoy from the kingdom of Silla on the Korean peninsula. Others maintain that they were given as gifts to the Empress of Japan as early as the middle of the sixth century or by the seventh century. Still others claim that the Chin first arrived in Japan around the year AD 1000. In 1613, the Japanese Chin was brought to England. In 1853 one was acquired by American naval officer, Matthew Calbraith Perry. Since 1868 they have been lap dogs to ladies of the American upper class, upper cla ...
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Japan Kennel Club
The Japan Kennel Club (ジャパンケネルクラブ) is the primary Kennel club, registry body for purebred, purebred dog Pedigree (animal), pedigrees in Japan. It hosts the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) Japan International Dog Show held annually at the Tokyo Big Sight; the event also includes two Dog grooming, grooming competitions, with the highest award regarded as the "best in Japan" title. Other than conformation shows, the JKC promotes obedience trials for purebred dogs and confers championship and other titles in obedience and similar competitions; the JKC also certifies and examines groomers, trainers and other dog-related professionals. It also administers tests and certifies rescue dogs, as well as host rescue dog competitions. History The precursor to the organization, the was formed in 1949; this then became the in 1952. The Club became a member of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (World Canine Federation) in 1979. The Japanese name w ...
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