Japanese Chin
VS
Coton de Tulear
Japanese Chin vs Coton de Tulear
Compare Japanese Chin and Coton de Tulear 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
Japanese Chin
Coton de Tulear
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
24 – 25 cm
23 – 28 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
4 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
14 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
1/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Japanese Chin
Low grooming
Tiny
Coton de Tulear
Great with kids
Super smart
Tiny
Summary
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.
About Coton de Tulear
Small, sturdy companion from Madagascar, the Coton de Tulear has a long, white, cotton‑soft coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, sensitive and very people focused, it bonds closely, suits apartments, needs moderate exercise and kind training, and is generally long lived but prone to some joint, eye and skin issues.
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