Japanese Chin vs Pomeranian
Compare the Japanese Chin to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Japanese Chins and Pomeranians.
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
700 AD
1500 AD
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Japanese Chin
Pomeranian
