chin grooming me???

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chiaismypet

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Whenever I scratch my chin behind her ears and wherever she likes, when I stop she starts nibbling my hands... is she grooming me? I find this funny haha! Is this normal chin behaviour? Does anyone else's chins do this?
 
Most of my chins participate in reciprocal grooming at scritch/cuddle time. Each one is different. I have a two year old beige male who likes to hold my figures with his paws and 'spank' my hand, one who likes to lick my fingers and several nibbles :)
 
Mine does the same thing! Just gentle nibbles.

I feel like it means they have accepted you in their "herd", as chins in a herd groom one another. You should be honored. :))
 
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