English Bulldog vs Japanese Chin

Compare English Bulldog 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

English Bulldog

Japanese Chin

Breed type

Purebred

Height

31 – 40 cm

24 – 25 cm

Weight

22 – 25 kg

2 – 4 kg

Life expectancy

8 – 10 years

10 – 12 years

Child friendly

5/5

2/5

Energy level

2/5

1/5

Intelligence

4/5

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

1/5

Characteristics

English Bulldog

Great with kids

Super smart

Medium

Japanese Chin

Low grooming

Tiny

Summary

About English Bulldog

The English Bulldog is a compact, muscular companion with a broad chest, wrinkled face and short coat. Calm and affectionate, it bonds closely with families, often adores children, and needs gentle, moderate exercise plus careful lifelong management of breathing, skin and joint health.

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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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