Comparison: Japanese Chin and Pekingese

Japanese Chin and Pekingese are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Japanese Chin
Photo: Tom Mooring, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Pekingese
Photo: Rwc2118, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Japanese ChinPekingese
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originJapanChina
CategoryVery small (toy)Very small (toy)
Height at withers20–27 cm15–25 cm
Weight1.8–3.5 kg3–6 kg
Life span10–12 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Black-and-white or red-and-white long silky coat
  • Wide-set eyes and short muzzle
  • Feathered tail carried over the back
  • Long dense coat with a mane and plumed tail
  • Flat face, wide head
  • Short legs, heavy forehand
CoatLong, silky, straight coat.Long, coarse, straight outer coat with dense undercoat.
PurposeA companion dog of Japanese and Chinese noble courts; brought to Europe by sailors in the 19th century.An imperial palace dog of Beijing, brought to Europe after the 1860 looting of the Summer Palace.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.