Japanese Chin

[ chin ]

noun

1. one of a Japanese breed of toy dogs having a long, silky, black and white or red and white coat and a tail carried over the back.

Japanese Chin

noun

1. a small compact dog of a Japanese breed with a long straight silky coat in black and white or red and white and feathered ears, legs, feet, and tail

Word History and Origins

Origin of Japanese Chin¹

First recorded in 1890–95; the variant Japanese spaniel was first recorded in 1875–80