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Japanese Chin (Comprehensive Owner's Guide) |  | Author: Juliette Cunliffe
Creator: Isabelle Francais
Publisher: Kennel Club Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 146777
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 155
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 6.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 1593783299
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.76
EAN: 9781593783297
ASIN: 1593783299
Publication Date: May 2005
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Product Description
A delightful and affectionate toy dog hailing from the Land of the Rising Sun, the Japanese Chin is counted among the worlds most beloved companion dogs, a breed that author Juliette Cunliffe describes as a "happy little character with a down-to-earth, yet bumptious, personality." Despite his small size, the Chin has a larger-than-life approach to the world: alert, spirited and friendly to all whom he encounters. As a home companion, the Japanese Chin demands affection and little else, being a naturally clean pet, often compared to a cat in cleanliness, sophistication and self-awareness. This new Comprehensive Owners Guide provides an entertaining portrait of the Chins origins and history, the breeds physical characteristics and temperament as well as the special requirements of the new owner. Owners will welcome the authors advice on selecting a healthy, typical Chin puppy, rearing, feeding and house-training the pup, plus obedience lessons, home safety and grooming. Additionally, a lavishly illustrated chapter on preventive healthcare by Dr. Lowell Ackerman provides up-to-date accurate information on inoculations, parasite control, selecting a veterinarian and other topics vital to the ownership of a healthy pure-bred dog. Whether you are a long-time owner and breeder of the Chin or a newcomer to the Chin clan, this new volume will be a welcome addition to your breed library.
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 Japanese Chin Lover September 13, 2009
Deborah L. Corriveau (Willimantic,CT USA)
I have recently become the owner of a Japanese Chin and found the guide very comprehensive as to the care of this breed of dog. Helpful hints and tips to successfully ensure the health and well being of the dog. I enjoyed it very much.
Good information November 20, 2008
Marilue Funkhouser
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought my Chin several months ago and spent quite a bit of time looking for information about the breed. This is the First, and only book I have found on them. It is a pretty good book, but not in as much detail as the books I have bought for my Pomeranian and for my Whippet.
It seems that they are pretty rare in this area, Pittsburgh Pa., as I have only found one other person with one. So I am very happy with the information in this book. Plus, I don't understand why they are called Japanese Chin when they originated in China.
 Look else where. March 29, 2007
Daniel S. Boucher (Portland, ME)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I felt like I was ten years old again being scolded by my mother while reading this book. The author manages to be as demeaning as possible to adults who read it. With continous comments like are you sure you're responsible enough to have a pet? Maybe you should try a fish. Comments like this are relentless throughout the book. It was like the author wanted to make you feel like a retard or something.
However, that's not to say that the book is without its merits (hence the 2 stars not just one). There's allot of information here on caring for your Japenese Chin as well as some interesting history on the species. Anyway, if your alright with being spoken to as if you were a 2 year old you can't go wrong with the price. Just be forewarned, the author is down right irritating at times. To the author: I wouldn't be purchasing the book if I didn't already have the dog, stop with the lecturing already!
Yes, Comprehensive February 21, 2007
R. W. Grace (Greensboro,NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a good over all manual for raising a Japanese Chin. Interesting history of the breed, breed standards, health needs and warnings, training techniques and hints, and all the fun stuff. I found it to be all I needed.
 No New News October 27, 2006
Georgia A. Martin (Montgomery, AL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is good for a beginner, but if you already own a Chin then look elsewhere. This book offers the same information that can be gleaned from a google search.
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