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Name	Pug	Pekingese	Japanese Chin
Origins	China	China	Japan
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Carlin Chinese Pug Dutch Bulldog Dutch Mastiff Mini Mastiff Mops	Chinese Spaniel Lion Dog Peke Peking Palasthund Pelchie Dog Peking Lion Dog	Japanese Spaniel Chin
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin? Which is the smallest dog, Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Pug or Pekingese or Pekingese? Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin weight comparison:	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	8-10 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	9 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin? Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin height comparison:	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	6-9 inches (30.4-45 cm)	7-11 inches (18-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)	7.5 inches (30.24.5 cm)	9 inches (23 cm)

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Price and Availability Comparison

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

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low: The Pekingese is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Pekingese dogs are 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: Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin?	Pug dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Pekingese dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Pug dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Pekingese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Japanese Chin dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin? Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Cheerful	Stubborn Intelligent Affectionate Aggressive Good-natured Opinionated	Playful Loving Independent Alert Intelligent Loyal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Pug dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Pekingese dogs are less 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: Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin?	High: Pug dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pekingese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. 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 Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin social needs comparison:	Pug dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Pekingese 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?	Pug dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Pekingese dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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?	Pug 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.	Pekingese dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin playfulness comparison:	Average: Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Pekingeses don't really like playing. See more.	Average: Japanese Chins, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin?	Average: The Pug barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Pekingese is a vocal breed. 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 Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin?	Very house-friendly dog the Pug breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Pekingese breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Chin breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Pug dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pekingese 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: Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin?	Pug 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.	Japanese Chin dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin?	Very healthy dog breed.	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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Entropion Vaccination Sensitivity Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Corneal Ulcers Dry Eye Hemi-vertebrae Cheyletiella Dermatitis Nerve Degeneration Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Yeast Infection	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Intervertebral Disk Disease Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome Distichiasis Mitral Valve Disease Cryptorchidism Ectopic Cilia Cleft Palate Brachycephalic Syndrome Hydrocephalus Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	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 Pug should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Pekingese should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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 Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin lifespan comparison. How long do Pug, Pekingese and Japanese Chin breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Pug: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Pekingese: 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: Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	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. 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.

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin? Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin energy level comparison:	Pug dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Pekingese dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Japanese Chin dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Pug dogs exercise need is minimal.	Pekingese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Japanese Chin dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin?	Pug dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Pekingese dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Japanese Chin dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin?	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.	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? Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Pekingese has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Japanese Chin has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin coat comparison:	Fine	Dense	Feathered
Colors What are the original Pug, Pekingese and Japanese Chin color?	Black Fawn	Black Gray Red Cream White Fawn	Black White Sable Lemon
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin? Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. 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 Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin? Pug or Pekingese or {name3 shedding:	Pug dogs shed above average. See more.	Pekingese 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: Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Pug vs Pekingese 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, Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin?	High 🔼 The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Pekingese has a high 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 Pug is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pekingese 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.

Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Pug dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Pekingese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Japanese Chin dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin? Which dog is more friendly?	Pug dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Pekingese dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	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 Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin?	Pug dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pekingese dogs are not 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 Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin?	Pug dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Pekingese dogs are very 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 Pug or Pekingese or Japanese Chin?	Pug dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pekingese 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: Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin?	No Pug dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Pekingese 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 Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pekingese 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?	Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pekingeses are not recommended for elderly people.	Japanese Chins are not the best breed for elderly people.

Pug vs Pekingese 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: Pug or Pekingese 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: Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin?	Not really Pug breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pekingese breed usually doesn't like 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?	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.

Pug vs Pekingese 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 Pug and Pekingese and Japanese Chin have?	2-4 puppies	2-4 puppies	1-3 puppies
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Pug vs Pekingese vs Japanese Chin Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Toy 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs 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 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	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

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