Japanese Chin vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Compare the Japanese Chin to the Smooth Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Japanese Chins and Smooth Fox Terriers.
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
700 AD
1780 AD
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Japanese Chin
Smooth Fox Terrier
