Japanese Chin vs Mi-ki
Compare the Japanese Chin to the Mi-ki. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Japanese Chins and Mi-kis.
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
6-10 Pounds
Intelligence
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
700 AD
1980 AD
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-15 Years
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Long
Japanese Chin
Mi-Ki
