Danish Spitz
VS
Japanese Chin
Danish Spitz vs Japanese Chin
Compare Danish Spitz 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
Danish Spitz
Japanese Chin
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
39 – 49 cm
24 – 25 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
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
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Danish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Japanese Chin
Low grooming
Tiny
Summary
About Danish Spitz
Medium, agile Nordic companion from Denmark with a foxlike face and curled tail. Cheerful, people‑oriented and alert, it barks to announce visitors. Dense double coat in white to cream shades needs regular brushing. Active and intelligent, it excels with gentle training and daily exercise.
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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