Japanese Chins are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Curly Coated Retrievers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Japan

United Kingdom

pug, pekingese

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

ancient times

1700s

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
Brown

Japanese Chins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Curly Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A Japanese Chin can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Heart Murmur

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination

Japanese Chins require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Curly Coated Retrievers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Japanese Chins are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Curly Coated Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Japanese Chins are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Japanese Chin dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Curly Coated Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Japanese Chin, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Japanese Chins usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Curly Coated Retrievers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Japanese Chin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Curly Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Japanese Chin should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Japanese Chin feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Japanese Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Japanese Chin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Japanese Chin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Curly Coated Retrievers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Japanese Chins are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

Japanese Chins have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Japanese Chins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Curly Coated Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.