Pekingese vs Japanese Chin vs Hare Indian Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pekingese	Japanese Chin	Hare Indian Dog
Origins	China	Japan	United States Canada
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Extinct
Popularity Rank	88	108	217
Reviews	1	2	0
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Other Names	Peking Lion Dog, Lion Dog, Chinese Spaniel, Pelchie Dog, Peking Palasthund, Peke	Chin, Japanese Spaniel	Mackenzie River dog, Trap line dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	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 Japan Chin and Pekingese section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Pekingese Club Of America	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 set
Price	$600-$800	$300-$500	Unavailable

General Appearance - Pekingese vs Japanese Chin vs Hare Indian Dog

Size	Small	Small	Large
Weight	8-10 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Avg. Weight	9 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height	6-9 inches (30.4-45 cm)	7-11 inches (18-28 cm)	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Avg. Height	7.5 inches (30.24.5 cm)	9 inches (23 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Hair & Care - Pekingese vs Japanese Chin vs Hare Indian Dog

Coat	Dense	Feathered	Thick Woolly
Colors	Fawn Red Cream Gray White Black	White Sable Lemon Black	White & Gray White & Brown
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Japanese Chin requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Hare Indian Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Pekingeses shed moderately.	Japanese Chins shed moderately.	Hare Indian Dogs shed above average.

Characteristics - Pekingese vs Japanese Chin vs Hare Indian Dog

Temperament	Affectionate Good-natured Opinionated Aggressive Intelligent Stubborn	Alert Independent Loving Playful Intelligent Loyal	Playful Friendly
Intelligent Rank	Low: The Pekingese if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Hare Indian Dog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Pekingeses are easy to train.	Japanese Chins are quite easy to train.	Hare Indian Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Pekingeses don't really like playing.	Japanese Chins, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Hare Indian Dog is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Pekingeses are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Japanese Chins have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Hare Indian Dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Pekingeses 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.	Hare Indian Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Pekingeses need for social interaction is average.	Japanese Chins need a lot of social interaction.	Hare Indian Dogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Pekingese is a vocal breed.	Low: The Japanese Chin barks none to minimal.	Average: The Hare Indian Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Pekingeses are average watchdogs.	Japanese Chins are average watchdogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Pekingeses strongly protect their territory.	Japanese Chins strongly protect their territory.	Hare Indian Dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Pekingese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Japanese Chin has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Hare Indian Dog has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pekingeses 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.	Hare Indian Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pekingeses have average wanderlust potential.	Japanese Chins are not the biggest explorers.	Hare Indian Dogs are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Pekingeses have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	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.	Hare Indian Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Pekingeses are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chins are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Pekingeses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Chins adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Hare Indian Dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Japanese Chins tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Hare Indian Dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 - Pekingese vs Japanese Chin vs Hare Indian Dog

Stranger Friendly	Pekingeses are average friendly towards strangers.	Japanese Chins are very stranger friendly dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pekingeses are not kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chins are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pekingeses are very cat-friendly dogs.	Japanese Chins are very cat-friendly dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Pekingeses are average friendly towards other dogs.	Japanese Chins are average friendly towards other dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pekingese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Japanese Chin is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Hare Indian Dog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pekingeses are not recommended for elderly people.	Japanese Chins are not the best breed for elderly people.	Hare Indian Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pekingeses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Japanese Chins are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Hare Indian Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Pekingeses 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.	Yes Hare Indian Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Pekingese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Japanese Chin breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Hare Indian Dog 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 - Pekingese vs Japanese Chin vs Hare Indian Dog

Health Issues	Pekingeses are commonly healthy dogs.	The Japanese Chin is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Hare Indian Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Brachycephalic Syndrome Cataracts Cleft Palate Cryptorchidism Distichiasis Ectopic Cilia Entropion Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome Hydrocephalus Intervertebral Disk Disease Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Mitral Valve Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Entropion Epilepsy Eye Problems Heart Disease Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation	No set
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Pekingeses have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Japanese Chins have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Hare Indian Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Pekingeses exercise need is very minimal.	Japanese Chins exercise need is very minimal.	Hare Indian Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Pekingeses like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Japanese Chins like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Hare Indian Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pekingese can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Hare Indian Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	High The Pekingese has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Japanese Chin has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Hare Indian Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pekingese is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Japanese Chin is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Hare Indian Dog is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pekingese vs Japanese Chin vs Hare Indian Dog

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	4-6 puppies
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