Japanese Chin vs Norfolk Terrier
Compare the Japanese Chin to the Norfolk Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Japanese Chins and Norfolk Terriers.
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-18 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
10-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
700 AD
1932 AD
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-18 Years
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Japanese Chin
Norfolk Terrier
