The Japanese Chin is an excellent apartment dog. They don't need as much space for activity and will be happy in a condo or apartment.

Japanese Chins are extremely social and need lots of interaction with their owners. They don't like being left alone and will likely become destructive or anxious if left for long periods.

Japanese Chins can be difficult to handle with the rowdy behavior of a child. They should be watched very closely.

Typically, Japanese Chins are friendly with strangers. They tend to be open and willing to trust those they don't know.

Typically, Japanese Chins get along well with other dogs or are easy to socialize with them. It's uncommon that they're overly agressive.

A Japanese Chin will most often bark only when alerting about something. They likely need something or see a stranger if they're barking.

Japanese Chins shed a medium amount. They will have seasonal shedding, but aren't terrible to clean up after.

Japanese Chins don't require very much effort for grooming. You'll just need to provide typical maintenance and baths.

Japanese Chins don't need a ton of exercise. You'll just need to provide some basic activity to keep them healthy.

Most Japanese Chins are stubborn and will take extra work to train. They can still learn trained behaviors, but will take more effort.

Although Japanese Chins can handle the cold weather when out with you, they may not want to stay out for long periods of time.

Be careful with Japanese Chins in the heat. They don't do well in hot climates for long periods.