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Name	Japanese Chin	Schipperke	Lhasa Apso
Origins	Japan	Belgium	Tibet
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Japanese Spaniel Chin	Spits Spitske Spitzke	Lion Dog Lhasa
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso? Which is the smallest dog, Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Schipperke? Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso weight comparison:	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)	13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)	14 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)
Height Which is taller, Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso? Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso height comparison:	7-11 inches (18-28 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)	10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9 inches (23 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso? Which is more expensive?	$300-$500	$600-$1000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso?	Frequent: The Japanese Chin is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Lhasa Apso is quite easy to get.

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. 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.
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Trainability Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso trainability comparison.	Japanese Chin dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Schipperke dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Lhasa Apso 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: Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso?	Japanese Chin dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Japanese Chin dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average defenders. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Personality and Temperament Comparison

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

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Chin bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Schipperke bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lhasa Apso 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 Japanese Chin has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Schipperke has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Lhasa Apso has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso mouthiness comparison:	Japanese Chin 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.	Lhasa Apso dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso health comparison. Which is the healthier: Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso?	The Japanese Chin is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Schipperke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Lhasa Apsos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso health problems comparison:	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Eye Problems Epilepsy Entropion Heart Disease	No data available	Patellar Luxation Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis Cherry Eye Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Japanese Chin should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Schipperke should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Lhasa Apso should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso lifespan comparison. How long do Japanese Chin, Schipperke and Lhasa Apso breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Japanese Chin: 11 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Lhasa Apso: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/4 to 1 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? Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Japanese Chin has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Lhasa Apso has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso coat comparison:	Feathered	Fluffy Soft Thick	Dense
Colors What are the original Japanese Chin, Schipperke and Lhasa Apso color?	Black White Sable Lemon	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot	Black Red White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso? Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso grooming comparison:	Average: The Japanese Chin requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso? Japanese Chin or Schipperke or {name3 shedding:	Japanese Chin dogs shed moderately. See more.	Schipperke dogs shed moderately. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso?	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Chin has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Lhasa Apso has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Japanese Chin is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Schipperke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lhasa Apso is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Good With Comparison

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

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso 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: Japanese Chin or Schipperke or Lhasa Apso? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso?	Not really Japanese Chin breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Schipperke breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Lhasa Apso 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?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso 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 Japanese Chin and Schipperke and Lhasa Apso have?	1-3 puppies	3-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Japanese Chin vs Schipperke vs Lhasa Apso Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese 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 Tibetan breeds 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	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 United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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