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The Japanese Chin dog breed hails from Asia, where he has been prized as a companion for more than a thousand years. He was a popular member of Chinese and Japanese imperial courts, and it was in Japan that his distinctive look was developed. This breed is elegant and dainty, mild-mannered and playful.

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Japanese Chin Names For Boys

Angel

Messenger of god

Angle

a biased way of looking at or presenting something

Arrow

A Projectile Fired From A Bow

Aston

Aston martin sports cars remain james bond's preferred mode of conveyance.

Bean

The seed of one of several genera of the flowering plant family Fabaceae.

Bernie

Bold As A Bear

Bizzy

Busy, energetic, active.

Brownie

A legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.

Buddy

Companion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".

Bunny

Little Rabbit

Buster

Tough guy; a man of great strength.

Button

a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

Cece

The goddess of agriculture, and motherly love

Champ

Short for "champion".

Charlie

Free man

Chester

A Fortress, Camp

Cinnamon

The Spice

Cocoa

Powdered Chocolate

Cody

Helpful

Cozy

having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere

Cream

toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

Crowther

"From the crow's hill."

Cub

a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

Cuddlebug

Snuggly, loving creature.

Cuddles

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

Dexter

Right-handed, skilled

Dungaroo

Australian outback slang.

Edie

Short Form Of Edith

Flip

To react to something with excitement or astonishment."

Fluffernut

Cute, fluffy nut.

Folly

Foolishness, madness or lunacy, the ziegfeld follies were elaborately staged productions incorporating hundreds of beautiful smiling young ladies endlessly fanning out across the stage.

Fox

Television detective from the x files

Freckles

a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin

Freddy

Peaceful ruler; diminutive of Frederick.

Frisky

Lively, frolicsome and playful.

Furbaby

Lovable pet companion.

Gala

A festive celebration.

Go-go

Full of energy and vitality. a mod 1960s discoteque the whisky a go-go.

Grizzly

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

Gunner

Strong in battle (in Swedish).

Hansel

God Is Gracious

Holiday

Rest day.

Honey

Sweet As Honey

Jade

The first name of agatha christie's miss marple character

Jellybean

Small, sweet candy.

Jiffy

An instant or a flash.

Kodiak

brown bear of coastal Alaska and British Columbia

Lille

Small, little

Lovebug

Affectionate nickname for loved one.

Luca

Person From Lucania, Italy

Macintosh

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

Marshmallow

Lazy and fluffy.

Misty

Covered With Mist, Dew

Munchkin

Small, cute people.

Murray

From The Sea Town

Nibby

Cute, small, playful.

Peanut

Ground Nut Legume

Peewee

small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America

Pepper

A hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.

Petit

Small, little

Phantom

something existing in perception only

Pom Pom

Cheerful and playful.

Poofy

Soft, fluffy, cuddly.

Popcorn

corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat

Quinsy

a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis

Reggie

Diminutive Form Of Reginald Or Regina

Rex

King

Ricky

Brave Ruler

Rocky

Inspired by Rocky Balboa.

Rover

an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement

Ruger

Renowned-spear

Scamp

one who is playfully mischievous

Scooby

A famous cartoon canine sleuth

Scotchmallow

Marshmallow with Scotch.

Scottie

old Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears

Scout

First Explorer

Scrappy

full of fighting spirit

Shorty

Small person nickname.

Skip

To move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.

Snickerdoodle

Cinnamon sugar cookie.

Snuggles

position comfortably

Socks

hit hard

Sookie

Lily

Speedy

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

Spot

a job in an organization

Spunky

Spirited, plucky

Strawberry

a soft red birthmark

Sugar

Sweet Crystal Spice

Sweetheart

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

Tad

Praise

Teddy

Gift of god

Tiger

Powerful Cat, Tiger

Tonka

Strong, sturdy, durable.

Toto

Dog in Oz stories.

Tug

a sudden abrupt pull

Twinkle

Sporadically Light Up

Wiggles

move to and fro

Wookiee

Furry space creature.

Zipper

One who zips around at lightening speed.

Zippity

A play on Zip-a-Dee- Doo-Dah, Oscar winning song from Disney's Song of the South.

Zippy

quick and energetic

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Characteristics of Japanese Chins

first-time owners

Are Japanese Chins good for first time owners?

Japanese Chins are a good choice for a first-time dog owners, because they are relatively easy to handle and don't require prior experience.

comfortable alone

Can Japanese Chins be left alone?

Japanese Chins are extremely sociable dogs that need a lot of human interaction. They do not like being left alone, and are known to exhibit anxious or destructive behavior when left for long periods.

good with kids

Are Japanese Chins good with kids?

Japanese Chins can be good with kids, but they require competent training and a degree of caution.

obesity risk

Do Japanese Chins gain weight easily?

Japanese Chins have a moderate risk of gaining weight, but obesity is not common.

shedding potential

Do Japanese Chins shed a lot?

Japanese Chins are moderate shedders. They drop some of their coat in the summer, but it shouldn't be too difficult to keep your place hair-free.

drool factor

Do Japanese Chins drool a lot?

Drooling will not be a concern for you with Japanese Chins.

health

Do Japanese Chins have health problems?

Japanese Chins are known to pick up common dog problems such as fleas, skin and ear infections, and obesity, but they are usually free of major health issues.

intelligence

Are Japanese Chins intelligent?

Japanese Chins are relatively smart, and can learn common commands without too much work. But they will struggle to understand trickier concepts.

prey drive

Do Japanese Chins have a prey drive?

Japanese Chins will chase small creatures, but it's an urge that can be settled quite easily with training.

tendency to bark

Do Japanese Chins bark a lot?

Japanese Chins are sometimes vocal, but barking is not a major concern.

energy level

Do Japanese Chins have a lot of energy?

Japanese Chins don't ask for much in terms of exercise and play. It's important to give them some, but they'll probably be happier indoors, curled up by the fire.

intensity

Are Japanese Chins intense?

Japanese Chins are rarely bothered by external influences, and therefore are among the least intense dogs.

playfulness

Are Japanese Chins playful?

Japanese Chins are very playful dogs that will impose themselves upon you to have their play needs met.

apartment living

Can Japanese Chins be apartment dogs?

Japanese Chins make fantastic apartment dogs. They don't need much space or physical activity, so they're perfectly happy in a city condo or smaller apartment.

sensitivity

Are Japanese Chins sensitive?

Japanese Chins can be sensitive, but aren't overly so. They handle most situations well, even when unpredictable things happen.

cold weather tolerance

Can Japanese Chins handle cold weather?

Japanese Chins can handle cold weather, but it's not their preferred environment. They'd probably prefer to be inside by the fire.

hot weather tolerance

Can Japanese Chins tolerate hot weather?

Caution is advised with Japanese Chins in hot weather, because they are not well adapted and find it difficult to cool down.

family dogs

Are Japanese Chins good family dogs?

Japanese Chins can fit well into families, but they might struggle to adapt to particularly chaotic family environments.

good with other dogs

Do Japanese Chins get along with other dogs?

Japanese Chins mostly get along with other dogs, although you can expect them to make a few enemies here and there. Good play can be nurtured with socialization training.

friendly with strangers

Are Japanese Chins friendly with strangers?

Japanese Chins have a positive affinity towards other people, so you can expect them to be open and trusting with strangers.

grooming effort

Do Japanese Chins need a lot of grooming?

Japanese Chins require moderate grooming. To keep their coats in good condition, and to save you from regular hair clean-up, you should brush them arounce once per week.

size

Do Japanese Chins get big?

Japanese Chins are tiny specimens, usually able to be carried in a bag with ease.

easy to train

Are Japanese Chins easy to train?

Japanese Chins can be challenging to train, but if you are prepared to put in the work you will still end up with a good dog.

mouthiness

Are Japanese Chins mouthy?

Japanese Chins tend to be very mouthy, and training them to stop can take a bit of time.

wanderlust

Do Japanese Chins run away?

Japanese Chins are extremely loyal dogs that like to be close to their companions. Whether that's out of love or just a fear of being estranged, these dogs will always stay in your line of sight.

exercise needs

Do Japanese Chins need a lot of exercise?

Japanese Chins don't ned much exercise. It's important to give them some to keep them healthy, but these dogs tend to be happier napping.

statistics

How popular are Japanese Chin Names?

Japanese Chin Names currently rank in 310th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, Japanese Chin Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Japanese Chin Names?

These Japanese Chin Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Emma is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Rocky.

Snickerdoodle scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Emma.

How does interest compare across the United States for Japanese Chin Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Japanese Chin Names.

The states that love Japanese Chin Names the most are Maine, South Dakota and Wyoming.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in New Jersey, District of Columbia and Illinois.

Which countries have the most love for Japanese Chin Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Japanese Chin Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Japanese Chin Names are Estonia, Hong Kong and Philippines.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Japan, Germany and Unknown.

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