Beagle vs Japanese Chin

Compare the Beagle to the Japanese Chin. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Japanese Chins.

Beagle vs Japanese Chin
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Beagle
Japanese Chin
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General Details
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Origin Country
Greece
China
Origin Year
500 AD
700 AD
Temperament
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
None
Chasing
Average
None
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
None
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Heart problems
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Beagle
Japanese Chin
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Tan, and Bluetick
Blue
Blue and White
Blue, Tan, and White
Brown
Brown and White
Brown, White, and Tan
Lemon
Lemon and White
Red
Red and Black
Red and White
Tan
Tan and White
White
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Lemon and White
Red and White
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