Japanese Chin
VS
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Japanese Chin vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Compare Japanese Chin and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
24 – 25 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
1/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Japanese Chin
Low grooming
Tiny
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
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 German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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