Which dog breed is extinct, Japanese Chin or Tahltan Bear Dog?
Japanese Chin The Japanese Chin (Japanese: 狆, "chin"), also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is a dog acknowledged for its importance to Japanese nobility. It is also known for its strabismus of the eyes. Being both a lap dog and a companion dog, this toy breed has a distinctive heritage.
Mujina Mujina (貉 ) is an old Japanese term primarily referring to the Japanese badger. In some regions the term refers instead to the raccoon dog (also called "tanuki") or to introduced civets. Adding to the confusion, in some regions badger-like animals are also known as "mami", and in one part of Tochigi Prefecture badgers are referred to as "tanuki" and raccoon dogs are referred to as "mujina".