Japanese Chin vs Pug
Compare the Japanese Chin to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Japanese Chins and Pugs.
Japanese Chin
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Japanese Chin
Pug
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
700 AD
-206 BC
Japanese Chin
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Japanese Chin
Pug
Japanese Chin
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Japanese Chin
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Japanese Chin
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Japanese Chin
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Japanese Chin
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Japanese Chin
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Japanese Chin
Pug
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Japanese Chin
Pug
Japanese Chin
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Japanese Chin
Pug
