Havanese vs Japanese Chin

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

Havanese vs Japanese Chin
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Havanese
Japanese Chin
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General Details
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
7-13 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Origin Country
Cuba
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
700 AD
Temperament
Havanese
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
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
None
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Elbow dysplasia
Portosystemic shunt
Deafness
Chondrodysplasia
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Heart problems
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Havanese
Japanese Chin
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Gold
Gold Brindle
Red
Silver
Silver Brindle
White
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Lemon and White
Red and White
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