Japanese Chin
VS
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Japanese Chin vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Compare Japanese Chin and Welsh Springer 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
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
24 – 25 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
1/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Japanese Chin
Low grooming
Tiny
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
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 Welsh Springer Spaniel
Medium, athletic red-and-white spaniel from Wales, bred as a steady gundog. Affectionate, people-focused and often strongly bonded to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, training and mental work. Sensitive, generally healthy, with a weatherproof coat that enjoys mud and water.
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