Japanese Chin vs Biewer Terrier

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

Japanese Chin vs Biewer Terrier
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
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General Details
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8-8 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
4-8 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
700 AD
1984 AD
Temperament
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
None
Average
Follow Commands
None
None
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Heart problems
Eye problems
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Collapsed trachea
Hypoglycemia
Sensitive stomach
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Japanese Chin
Biewer Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Lemon and White
Red and White
Black, Tan, and White
Blue, Tan, and White
Chocolate, Tan, and White
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