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Welcome to Bliss N Kisses - Japanese Chin Kennel

The Chin - The Japanese Chin is a lively slender dog. Full of personality, smart and very loving. Whether as a calm lap dog or an agility champion, they fit the bill. It is a very interesting story as to how the Chin came to be in our country.

The Origin - The Japanese Chin's origin and development in its native land of China is wrapped in royalty and adoration. They were bred for the sole purpose of accompanying the ladies of the Imperial Palace and warming the laps of Chinese aristocracy. There are illustrations on ancient pottery and embroideries that are centuries and evidence suggests that one could not purchase a Chin - they were kept in the hands of the nobility and frequently given as gifts of esteem to diplomats and to foreigners who rendered some outstanding service to Japan.

The History - In 1853, Commodore Perry brought the first Chins over from Japan to England and a pair of these dogs was given to Queen Victoria. In time, specimens came to America but there remains no record as to their final destination here.

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