Japanese Chin
Japanese Chin
VS
Dachshund
Dachshund

Japanese Chin vs Dachshund

Compare Japanese Chin and Dachshund 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
Dachshund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
24 – 25 cm
20 – 27 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
3 – 10 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
1/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Japanese Chin
Low grooming
Tiny
Dachshund
Great with kids
Low grooming
Stubborn
Small

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 Dachshund
Dachshund: bold, long‑backed, short‑legged hunting dog, originally bred for badger and rabbit. Comes in smooth, long and wire coats, standard and miniature sizes. Loyal, scent‑driven, independent and vocal. Needs regular but careful exercise and weight control to protect its spine.

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