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Name	Great Dane	Schipperke	Japanese Chin
Origins	Germany	Belgium	Japan
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	14	110	108
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane	Spits Spitske Spitzke	Japanese Spaniel Chin
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Which is the smallest dog, Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	Giant	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Great Dane or Schipperke or Schipperke? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin weight comparison:	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin height comparison:	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	7-11 inches (18-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)	9 inches (23 cm)

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$600-$1000	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Japanese Chin is easier than average to get.

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin intelligence:	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Schipperke is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin trainability comparison.	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Schipperke dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average defenders. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved	Curious Independent Agile Intelligent Confident Fearless Faithful	Playful Loving Independent Alert Intelligent Loyal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin?	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Schipperke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Japanese Chin dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin social needs comparison:	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.	Schipperke dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Schipperke dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Great Dane dogs 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. See more.	Schipperke dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin playfulness comparison:	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Schipperke is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Japanese Chins, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin?	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Schipperke barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Japanese Chin barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Schipperke breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Chin breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Schipperke dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Chin dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	Great Dane dogs 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Japanese Chin dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Schipperke bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Chin bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Schipperke has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Japanese Chin has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin mouthiness comparison:	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Schipperke dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin?	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	The Schipperke 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	No data available	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Eye Problems Epilepsy Entropion Heart Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Schipperke should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Japanese Chin should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin lifespan comparison. How long do Great Dane, Schipperke and Japanese Chin breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Japanese Chin: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin energy level comparison:	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.	Schipperke dogs are high-energy dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.	Schipperke dogs need a lot of exercises.	Japanese Chin dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.	Schipperke dogs don't need too much sleep.	Japanese Chin dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Japanese Chin has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin coat comparison:	Dense	Fluffy Soft Thick	Feathered
Colors What are the original Great Dane, Schipperke and Japanese Chin color?	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot	Black White Sable Lemon
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Japanese Chin requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Great Dane or Schipperke or {name3 shedding:	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.	Schipperke dogs shed moderately. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin?	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Chin has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Schipperke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Japanese Chin is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.	Schipperke dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Japanese Chin dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Schipperke dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Schipperke dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Schipperke dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Schipperke dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin?	Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Schipperke dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Japanese Chin dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Schipperke is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Japanese Chin is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Schipperkes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Japanese Chins are not the best breed for elderly people.

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Dane or Schipperke or Japanese Chin? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin?	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Schipperke breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Japanese Chin breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Great Dane and Schipperke and Japanese Chin have?	10-15 puppies	3-7 puppies	1-3 puppies
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Great Dane vs Schipperke vs Japanese Chin Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	No data available	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

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