Japanese Chin vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare the Japanese Chin to the Tibetan Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Japanese Chins and Tibetan Spaniels.
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
9-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
700 AD
-500 BC
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low to Medium
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Japanese Chin
Tibetan Spaniel
