Boxer vs Japanese Chin
Compare the Boxer to the Japanese Chin. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Japanese Chins.
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1894 AD
700 AD
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Boxer
Japanese Chin
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Boxer
Japanese Chin
