Dachshund vs Japanese Chin
Compare the Dachshund to the Japanese Chin. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Japanese Chins.
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1400 AD
700 AD
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Dachshund
Japanese Chin
