Japillon

The Japanese Chin is an elegant toy breed that stands between eight and eleven inches at the shoulder and typically weighs between four and twelve pounds, with most dogs falling in the seven to eleven pound range. This breed presents a distinctly aristocratic appearance with a well-balanced, square body that is slightly longer than it is tall. The head is large and rounded when viewed from the front, featuring a broad skull with a well-defined stop and a very short, broad muzzle that gives the breed its characteristic brachycephalic profile. The large, round eyes are set wide apart and are dark in color, projecting an expression of wonder and curiosity that has captivated owners for centuries. A small amount of white showing in the inner corners of the eyes contributes to the breed's distinctive astonished expression. The Japanese Chin possesses a single coat without an undercoat, which falls in a long, silky, and straight manner across the body. The coat is particularly abundant around the neck, creating a mane-like ruff, and features profuse feathering on the ears, legs, thighs, and tail. Accepted coat colors include black and white, red and white (where red encompasses various shades from lemon to deep mahogany), and the striking tricolor pattern of black and white with tan points appearing above the eyes, on the cheeks, and inside the ears. A distinctive facial marking pattern often creates a butterfly-like or pansy-faced appearance that is highly prized. The tail is another defining characteristic of the breed, set high and carried arched over the back with flowing plume of long coat that drapes gracefully to either side. The ears are small, V-shaped, and set wide apart, hanging slightly forward and covered with abundant feathering. The Japanese Chin moves with a distinctive stylish and lively gait, lifting the feet high in a prancing manner that reflects the breed's noble heritage as a companion of Asian royalty.

The Papillon is a small, elegant toy spaniel standing between eight and eleven inches at the shoulder and weighing between five and ten pounds. The breed's most distinctive feature is its large, butterfly-wing-shaped ears that stand erect and are set on the corners of the head, creating the appearance that gives the breed its name, which means butterfly in French. A variety called the Phalène carries the ears in a dropped position, creating a moth-like appearance rather than butterfly wings. Both ear types can appear in the same litter. The body is fine-boned but sturdy, slightly longer than it is tall, with a level topline and moderate tuck-up at the flank. The Papillon carries a long, flowing single coat that is silky and straight without any undercoat. The coat lies flat against the body and is particularly abundant on the chest, creating a proud frill, and on the ears, backs of the forelegs, and thighs where it forms elegant culottes. The tail is set high and arches over the back in a graceful plume of long, flowing hair. The breed standard requires a parti-color coat, meaning a white base with patches of any color. Common color combinations include white with black, white with red, white with sable, and white with lemon, with markings typically symmetrical on the face and covering both ears. The head is small with a slightly rounded skull and a fine, tapered muzzle that is about one-third the length of the head. The eyes are medium-sized, round, dark, and alert with an intelligent expression. The nose is black and small, while the bite should be a scissors bite. The Papillon moves with a quick, free, and graceful gait that reflects both its dainty appearance and its surprising athletic ability. Despite its delicate appearance, this breed is actually quite hardy and agile.