Japanese Chin vs Papillon

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

Japanese Chin vs Papillon
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Japanese Chin
Papillon
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General Details
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Origin Country
China
France
Origin Year
700 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Japanese Chin
Papillon
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
Papillon
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
None
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Heart problems
Eye problems
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Lemon and White
Red and White
Red
White
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