Japanese Chin vs Maltese

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

Japanese Chin vs Maltese
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Japanese Chin
Maltese
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General Details
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Origin Country
China
Malta
Origin Year
700 AD
-200 BC
Temperament
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
None
None
Follow Commands
None
None
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
None
None
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
None
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Heart problems
Eye problems
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Shaker syndrome
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Lemon and White
Red and White
White
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