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Dog breed

Japanese Chin

Origin: Japan

Also known as: Chin, Japanese Spaniel

The Japanese Chin, also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is a toy dog breed, being both a lap dog and a companion dog, with a distinctive heritage.

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