Japug

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 Pug is a compact and muscular toy breed that embodies the Latin phrase multum in parvo, meaning much in little. This breed typically stands between ten and thirteen inches at the shoulder and weighs between fourteen and eighteen pounds, presenting a distinctly square and cobby build with well-developed muscle throughout. The body is short and thick-set with a wide chest, strong straight legs, and a level topline. Despite their small stature, Pugs carry substantial bone and muscle, creating a surprisingly solid feel when lifted. The breed standard emphasizes balance and proportion, with all parts fitting together to form a harmonious whole. The Pug's head is one of its most distinctive features, being large, round, and massive in proportion to the body with no indication of a domed skull. The face is flat with deep wrinkles that frame the expressive features, and the muzzle is very short and broad but never upturned. The eyes are one of the breed's most captivating characteristics, being large, round, dark, and prominent with a soft, concerned expression that seems almost human. The ears are small, thin, and soft like black velvet, set high on the head and folded either in a rose or button style, with button ears preferred. The coat is fine, smooth, short, and glossy, lying close to the body without being woolly or harsh. Pugs have a double coat that sheds considerably throughout the year. Accepted colors include fawn in various shades from silver fawn to apricot fawn, as well as solid black. Fawn-colored Pugs display a clear contrast between the lighter body color and the black mask that covers the muzzle, extends around the eyes, and includes the ears. A dark trace line runs from the occiput to the tail. The tail is set high and curls tightly over the hip, with a double curl being highly prized.