The Japanese Chin was originally bred to aid women in the Imperial Palace and as lap dogs for Chinese aristocracy. This breed stayed in the guidance of the upper class and they were usually given as gifts to diplomats and foreigners who endowed noted services to Japan. Commodore Perry brought the first Chins to England in 1853 and a pair was given to Queen Victoria. Eventually, the breed came to America but there is no record of their destination.
The true origin of the Japanese Chins is, up to date, a controversy. It was agreed that the source is from China and were brought over to Japan around 732. Some say the ancestors of these dogs showed in Japan around that year as gifts from the rulers of Korea while others claim they were gifts to the Empress of Japan. This breed reflects Japanese receptivity and is truly Japanese in creation. The Japanese made a breed distinct from other dogs for helping and working reasons; while the Chins are bred for pleasurable companionship.
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