Buyer question
How long does a Japanese Chin live?
Our Animal Library gives the Japanese Chin a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the Japanese Chin page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Japanese Chin in the Animal Library
The detail
An aristocratic toy breed kept in Japanese imperial households, the Chin is a small, cat-like companion that washes its face with its paws and loves high perches. Charming, quiet and devoted, it suits calm homes and adults.
- Best fit
- Calm homes, apartments
- Temperament
- Charming, calm, cat-like
What to weigh
The flat face makes Chins sensitive to heat and prone to breathing and eye problems. They are fragile around rough play and can be wary of strangers.