Japanese Chin vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Japanese Chin to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Japanese Chins and Silky Terriers.
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
China
Australia
Origin Year
700 AD
1900 AD
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Japanese Chin
Silky Terrier
