Chow Chow vs Japanese Chin
Compare the Chow Chow to the Japanese Chin. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Japanese Chins.
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-150 BC
700 AD
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Chow Chow
Japanese Chin
