Papillon vs Japanese Chin vs Brussels Griffon – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Papillon	Japanese Chin	Brussels Griffon
Origins	Spain France Belgium	Japan	Belgium
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	53	108	94
Reviews	1	1	0
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Other Names	Butterfly Dog, Squirrel Dog, Phalène, Epagneul Nain, Phalène (Drop Ear Type), Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental	Chin, Japanese Spaniel	Griffon Belge, Griffon Bruxellois, Brussels Griffon, Petit Brabancon, Belgian Griffon, Griffon
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Belgian Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$400-$600	$300-$500	$600-$1200

General Appearance - Papillon vs Japanese Chin vs Brussels Griffon

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)	6-12 pounds (2.5-5.5 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	9 pounds (4 kg)
Height	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	7-11 inches (18-28 cm)	7-8 inches (18-20 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	9 inches (23 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Hair & Care - Papillon vs Japanese Chin vs Brussels Griffon

Coat	Feathered	Feathered	Rough Smooth
Colors	White Red Tan Lemon Sable Black	White Sable Lemon Black	Belge Black Black & Tan Red
Grooming	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Japanese Chin requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Papillons shed none to minimal.	Japanese Chins shed moderately.	Brussels Griffons shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Papillon vs Japanese Chin vs Brussels Griffon

Temperament	Alert Friendly Energetic Happy Intelligent	Alert Independent Loving Playful Intelligent Loyal	Alert Inquisitive Sensitive Companionable Selfish Watchful
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Papillons are easy to train.	Japanese Chins are quite easy to train.	Brussels Griffons are hard to train.
Playfulness	The Papillon is a highly playful breed.	Japanese Chins, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Brussels Griffons, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Papillons have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Japanese Chins have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Papillons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Japanese Chins are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Brussels Griffons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Papillons need a lot of social interaction.	Japanese Chins need a lot of social interaction.	Brussels Griffons are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Papillon is a very vocal breed.	Low: The Japanese Chin barks none to minimal.	Average: The Brussels Griffon barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Papillons are average watchdogs.	Japanese Chins are average watchdogs.	Brussels Griffons are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Papillons strongly protect their territory.	Japanese Chins strongly protect their territory.	Brussels Griffons are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Japanese Chin has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Brussels Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Papillons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Japanese Chins have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Brussels Griffons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Papillons are not the biggest explorers.	Japanese Chins are not the biggest explorers.	Wanderlust potential of the Brussels Griffon is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Papillons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Japanese Chins have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Brussels Griffons don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Papillons are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Japanese Chins are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Papillons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Chins adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Brussels Griffons adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Papillons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Japanese Chins tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Brussels Griffons do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Papillon vs Japanese Chin vs Brussels Griffon

Stranger Friendly	Papillons are very stranger friendly dogs.	Japanese Chins are very stranger friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Papillons are kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chins are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Papillons are very cat-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chins are very cat-friendly dogs.	Brussels Griffons are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Papillons are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chins are average friendly towards other dogs.	Brussels Griffons are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Japanese Chin is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brussels Griffon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Japanese Chins are not the best breed for elderly people.	Brussels Griffons are not recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Papillons are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Japanese Chins are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Brussels Griffons are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Papillons are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Japanese Chins are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Brussels Griffons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Japanese Chin breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Brussels Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Papillon vs Japanese Chin vs Brussels Griffon

Health Issues	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Japanese Chin is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Brussels Griffon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Entropion Epilepsy Eye Problems Heart Disease Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation	Allergies Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	13-16 years	10-12 years	13-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Papillons have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Japanese Chins have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Brussels Griffons have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Papillons need a lot of exercises.	Japanese Chins exercise need is very minimal.	Brussels Griffons exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Papillons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Japanese Chins like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Brussels Griffons like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brussels Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Japanese Chin has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Brussels Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Papillon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Japanese Chin is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Brussels Griffon is an average drooler.

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Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	1-3 puppies	1-3 puppies
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