Japanese Chin
VS
King Charles Spaniel
Japanese Chin vs King Charles Spaniel
Compare Japanese Chin and King Charles Spaniel 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
King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
24 – 25 cm
29 – 30 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
1/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Japanese Chin
Low grooming
Tiny
King Charles Spaniel
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 King Charles Spaniel
Small, aristocratic toy spaniel with a domed head, short nose and large dark eyes, bred as a devoted lap companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it thrives on constant human contact. Long, silky coat needs regular grooming; prone to heart, eye and brachycephalic‑related issues.
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