Mary Allen
#13 The origin of the breed’s name is also controversial.
It is believed that the word "hin" comes from the Chinese almost consonant word meaning "dog". According to another version, it comes from the Japanese "his", meaning "treasure", "jewel", which, by the way, was quite consistent with its status in monetary terms.
#14 The breed was first shown at an exhibition in Birmingham in 1873.
Here the hin appeared under the name "Japanese spaniel". In the United States, this name was retained for dogs until 1977. The American Kennel Club recognized this breed under this name as early as 1888.
#15 In the 20s of the last century, systematic work was carried out to improve the Japanese Chin breed.
Before World War II, the selection was carried out in several directions. The largest representatives of the breed were called Kobe, medium - Yamato, and almost dwarf - edo. The appearance of modern Chins retains the features of all three types of dogs.