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Grooming the Japanese Chin
Japanese Chin are considered a 'brush and go' breed. They need minimal
will often see them licking their paws and cleaning themselves, or each
other, just like a cat!
First lets talk about shedding. There was an article in a dog magazine some
time ago, that stated the Japanese Chin does not shed. This is NOT true!
Chins do indeed shed. Unless you own an un spayed female, shedding is
minimal, seasonal, and not a problem for most. Their love, loyalty and
uniqueness far outweigh a few stray hairs. If you brush you Chin with a pin
type brush once or twice a week, and feed them a quality diet (see Feeding
Your Japanese Chin) most of their hair will end up in the brush. If a few
stray hairs will bother you, consider another breed.
They do not matt, but watch behind the ears, as this is a place often missed
with a brush. If not brushed, matting may start behind the ears.
Bathe them in warm water with a good shampoo and a cream rinse to make
their coats soft and fluffy. Dry well with a towel, and blow dry with a warm
hair dryer so they don't get chilled. Brush out their coat. Clean out their
ears with a cotton ball.
If discolored, you can clean out the fold of their nose with a Q-tip dipped in
hydrogen peroxide. The excess hair that grows on the bottom of their feet,
in between their pads should be kept trimmed down. Trim their nails --- and
your done!
Japanese Chin are 'mouth sensitive' breed. Even judges are instructed to
leave their mouths alone! It can be very difficult getting a Chin to cooperate
in any teeth brushing. Check with your veterinarian. There are many
products to add to water or give as a treat that will help keep your dogs teeth
clean.
will often see them licking their paws and cleaning themselves, or each
other, just like a cat!
First lets talk about shedding. There was an article in a dog magazine some
time ago, that stated the Japanese Chin does not shed. This is NOT true!
Chins do indeed shed. Unless you own an un spayed female, shedding is
minimal, seasonal, and not a problem for most. Their love, loyalty and
uniqueness far outweigh a few stray hairs. If you brush you Chin with a pin
type brush once or twice a week, and feed them a quality diet (see Feeding
Your Japanese Chin) most of their hair will end up in the brush. If a few
stray hairs will bother you, consider another breed.
They do not matt, but watch behind the ears, as this is a place often missed
with a brush. If not brushed, matting may start behind the ears.
Bathe them in warm water with a good shampoo and a cream rinse to make
their coats soft and fluffy. Dry well with a towel, and blow dry with a warm
hair dryer so they don't get chilled. Brush out their coat. Clean out their
ears with a cotton ball.
If discolored, you can clean out the fold of their nose with a Q-tip dipped in
hydrogen peroxide. The excess hair that grows on the bottom of their feet,
in between their pads should be kept trimmed down. Trim their nails --- and
your done!
Japanese Chin are 'mouth sensitive' breed. Even judges are instructed to
leave their mouths alone! It can be very difficult getting a Chin to cooperate
in any teeth brushing. Check with your veterinarian. There are many
products to add to water or give as a treat that will help keep your dogs teeth
clean.