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Basset Artésien Normand
VS
Japanese Chin
Basset Artésien Normand vs Japanese Chin
Compare Basset Artésien Normand and Japanese Chin side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Basset Artésien Normand
Japanese Chin
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 36 cm
24 – 25 cm
Weight
15 – 20 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
2/5
Energy level
4/5
1/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Basset Artésien Normand
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Japanese Chin
Low grooming
Tiny
Summary
About Basset Artésien Normand
Medium French scent hound with short legs, long sturdy body and gentle, noble expression. Affectionate, calm at home and sociable with dogs, but driven by scent outdoors. Needs moderate exercise, positive training, secure fencing and regular care for ears, weight, back and joints.
About Japanese Chin
The Japanese Chin is a small, fine‑boned toy companion with a silky, low‑maintenance coat and expressive, upturned face. Catlike and graceful, it bonds deeply to one person, is calm and playful indoors, needs moderate exercise, and prefers gentle handling and a peaceful home.
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