Adopt A Japanese Chin

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Annie

Maltese Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Female, 1 yr 3 mos

Chantilly, VA

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Clyde

Maltese

Male, senior

Vienna, VA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Charlie

Maltese

Male, senior

Vienna, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Sarah

Maltese

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo

Rockville, MD

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Newton

Lhasa Apso Bichon Frise

Male, young

Rockville, MD

Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Hani (HDS)

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 4 yrs

Washington, DC

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Lulu (HDS)

Maltese Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 8 yrs

Washington, DC

Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Max

Lhasa Apso Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo

Arlington, VA

Color
Black
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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Teddy/Pelusa

Lhasa Apso Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo

Arlington, VA

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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Finnian

Maltese Shih Tzu

Male, adult

Glenelg, MD

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Adopting a Japanese Chin

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Japanese Chin - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The cost of adopting a Japanese Chin from a shelter or rescue is much lower than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Japanese Chin ranges between $100 to $300 and includes vaccines, preventatives, spay/neuter, and a basic exam. 

In contrast, buying a Japanese Chin from a breeder can be prohibitively expensive, typically costing $1,250 to $3,000.

The easiest way to adopt a Japanese Chin is through a rescue that specializes in the breed. A great place to start is a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Japanese Chins in your area.

Japanese Chin fun facts

Fun Facts:

Japanese Chin were sacred dogs of the Japanese Imperial court -- valued as highly as gold and absolutely forbidden from peasants owning them.

Japanese Chin have a special trait called the "Chin spin," where they spin around in tiny circles when they are excited about something.

Queen Alexandra popularized the breed in the West. She reportedly owned hundreds of Japanese Chin.

Japanese Chin hero photo

Japanese Chin Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Japanese Chin types to temperament and health issues to popular Japanese Chin mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.