Size
- Height
- 20.3–27.9 cm
- Weight
- 3.2–5 kg
Energy
Needs roughly 54 min a day. Rough estimate.
Family fit
Kids
Dogs
People
Lifespan
10.0–12.0 years
Running cost varies — see methodology.
Trait map
Eight axes that describe how this breed actually lives.
Energy
3/5
Trainability
3/5
Playfulness
3/5
Protectiveness
3/5
Barking
2/5
Good with children
3/5
Good with other dogs
5/5
Good with strangers
3/5
Compared against Deerhound
Care needs
Shedding
3/5
Grooming
2/5
Drooling
1/5
Coat length
1/5
About the Japanese Chin
Editorial copy coming soon. In the meantime, the radar above summarises the trait data we have on file.
Frequently asked
How big does a Japanese Chin get?
Adult Japanese Chins typically stand 20.3–27.9 cm at the shoulder and weigh 3.2–5 kg.
What's the life expectancy of a Japanese Chin?
Japanese Chins usually live 10.0–12.0 years.
Is the Japanese Chin good with children?
Japanese Chins sit mid-scale for children (3/5). Socialisation and the individual dog matter more than the breed average.
How much exercise does a Japanese Chin need?
Japanese Chins are roughly a 3/5 on our energy scale — figure on around 54 minutes a day of structured exercise as a starting point.
Is the Japanese Chin KC recognised?
Yes — the Japanese Chin is recognised by The Kennel Club.
Ready to look?
No active Japanese Chin litters today. The page will show new ones as breeders post them.
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