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let's talk about the Japanese Chin a
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breed that looks like it just walked off
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a royal carpet if you're thinking about
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adding one of these little Aristocrats
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to your life let me give you 12 reasons
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why you might want to reconsider that
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decision one The Grooming parade first
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up grooming owning a Japanese Chin is
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like having a tiny diva in your house
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their silky coat requires constant
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attention brushing several times a week
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and baths every month or so if you
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thought owning a dog meant less work
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think again you'll find yourself
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spending more time grooming than
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actually enjoying their company you
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might as well start charging them for
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your services two the shedding surprise
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you think they don't shed think again
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while they might not be shedding
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machines like some breeds they still
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leave little fur balls everywhere it's
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like living with a furry confetti cannon
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that goes off every time they Shake
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you'll be sweeping up after them like
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you're preparing for a surprise party
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three health issues Galore
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now let's talk health concerns Japanese
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Chins can suffer from luxating patella
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and respiratory issues due to their flat
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faces you'll be making regular trips to
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the vet and trust me those bills add up
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faster than you can say what's wrong
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with my dog if you're not ready for the
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financial roller coaster that comes with
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potential health problems maybe consider
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adopting a goldfish instead four the
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attention seeker these dogs are
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attention Hogs if you're not prepared to
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give them your undivided love and
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affection they'll sulk like they're
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auditioning for a sad movie they thrive
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on companionship and will follow you
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around the house like a shadow if you
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thought you could enjoy some alone time
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think again five barking up the wrong
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tree let's not forget about their
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barking habits Japanese Chins have a
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unique way of expressing themselves that
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often involves excessive barking at
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anything that moves or doesn't move
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you'll find yourself shushing them more
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than a librarian during story time if
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you live in an apartment or have close
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neighbors prepare for some serious
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complaints six training trials training
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a Japanese Chin can be quite the
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challenge they're intelligent but also
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stubborn like trying to teach a cat to
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fetch you'll need patience and an
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arsenal of treats just to get through
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basic commands without losing your mind
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if you thought training was hard with
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kids wait until you try it with this
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little furball seven the prey drive
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these dogs have a strong prey drive
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if they see something small and furry a
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squirrel a leaf or even your shoelaces
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good luck getting their attention back
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your chin will turn into an Olympic
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sprinter chasing after anything that
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moves leaving you in the dust wondering
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what just happened eight traveling
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troubles planning a trip good luck
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finding someone willing to watch your
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Japanese Chin pet sitters know how much
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energy these little dynamos have and
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will charge extra just for the privilege
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of dealing with them you might end up
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spending more on Pet Care than on your
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actual vacation nine social media Stars
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these dogs are so cute that everyone
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will want to take their picture
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everywhere you go if you're not ready
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for strangers stopping you on the street
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because of how adorable your dog is then
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maybe consider getting a less photogenic
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breed 10 the foodie problem let's talk
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about food these little guys can be
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picky eaters one day they'll love their
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kibble the next day they'll look at it
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like it's poison you'll find yourself
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trying every brand Under the Sun just to
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keep them happy while they turn their
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nose up at perfectly good food 11
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long-term commitment owning a Japanese
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Chin is no small commitment they can
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live up to 15 years or more are you
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ready for that kind of dedication if not
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maybe it's time to consider adopting a
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pet rock they require far less attention
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and won't judge you when you forget to
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feed them 12 the aristocratic attitude
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finally let's talk about attitude these
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dogs were bred as companions for
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Aristocrats and they know it they carry
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themselves like royalty and expect to be
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treated as such if you're not prepared
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to cater to their whims and fancies
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you'll find yourself in constant
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negotiation mode in conclusion while
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Japanese Chins may look adorable and
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Charming with their playful Antics and
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affectionate nature they come with
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challenges that can turn your life
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upside down if you're not prepared for
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them so before rushing into adopting one
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of these fluffy companions
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think about all these factors carefully
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you might just save yourself from an
