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Japanese Chin: Unknown but ideal breed. Happiness for the lazy owner Imagine a dog that doesn’t chew slippers, doesn’t require long walks, doesn’t play with endless games, and yet somehow manages to be there exactly when you need it. Sounds like a lazy owner's fantasy? But the Japanese decided not to fantasize - they just took it and bred such a breed. And the funny thing is that they did it not yesterday, but many centuries ago. These tiny fluffies were adored by emperors and kept at court as an expensive treasure. Meet the Japanese Chin. And yes, he really has every chance of being that “ideal dog.” Surprisingly, the history of Japanese Chins begins in China. Yes, it was from there that the ancestors of the modern breed - Pekingese and Tibetan spaniels - came to Japan. This happened, according to different versions, in the 5th-7th century AD. In those days there were no samurai, geishas and anime people; Japan at that time was an emerging state. Everything was vague and very stern. And the dogs were a match - big and rough, strong, independent. They were used for guarding and hunting various game, from squirrels to wild boars and bears. No fussing, just a working relationship. And just imagine, in such a difficult time, tiny charming dogs appear in Japan. The Chinese brought them with them without any special intent, but against the backdrop of the entire local toothy-evil pack, the fluffy snub-noses seemed to the emperors as divine messengers. And of course, the ruling dynasty immediately took this wonder to their palace. Further selection of miracle babies was kept in the strictest confidence. The palace dog handlers worked tirelessly on her, trying to make the dog as small and cute as possible. It was considered ideal if it could be hidden in the sleeve of a kimono and contained without any hassle. Actually, the size criterion still works to this day: adult watchdogs grow smaller than a cat. Maximum - 25 centimeters at the withers and 3 kilograms of weight, minimum - easily fits in a pocket. Chins were simply required to be beautiful, follow their owner everywhere, cheer him up and not disturb him if he was busy. For this, the imperial dogs were entitled to personal servants and security - the wool ones lived like cheese in butter. Animals were not even considered dogs at all; they were something like little living decorations and consolations. When Japan began to communicate with other countries, foreign ministers and presidents paid attention to the imperial fluffies. However, there was no “popularity boom” with the Chins, as usually happens when this or that breed appears among top officials. Although dogs have spread throughout the world, they have remained niche, exclusive pets, which very few people keep today. On the one hand - very in vain! After all, from time immemorial, animals have been sectioned as companions. They are literally created to give love, tenderness and not create unnecessary problems. Chins do n