Japanese Chin
VS
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Japanese Chin vs Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Compare Japanese Chin and Portuguese Podengo Pequeno 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
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
24 – 25 cm
20 – 30 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
4 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 16 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
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Japanese Chin
Low grooming
Tiny
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Great with kids
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 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Smallest of the Portuguese Podengos, the Pequeno is a compact, athletic rabbit hunter with smooth or wire coat. Alert, loyal and affectionate with family, it’s reserved with strangers and a keen watchdog. Needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, positive training and basic grooming.
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