Kestrel II
Japanese chin · Shared by FrostyOtter · 1 week ago
Kestrel II was promoted to gardener confronting a wheelbarrow full of one enormous vegetable; unfortunately, dozens of ping-pong balls escape at once.
About the Japanese chin
- Origin
- Japan; a dog of the imperial court
- Size
- 20–27 cm; 1.4–4.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 10–14 years
- Coat
- Silky and profuse but surprisingly easy; sheds seasonally
- Temperament
- Cat-like, self-possessed, affectionate and quiet
- Health
- GM2 gangliosidosis — DNA testable; brachycephalic issues, heart murmurs
Read more about the japanese chin — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.
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