Japanese Chin has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

German Shepherd has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Alert
Independent
Loving
Playful
Intelligent
Loyal

Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Obedient
Confident
Curious
Loyal
Watchful

Japanese Chins are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

German Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Choose a German Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Japan

Germany

pug, pekingese

Shepherding Dog, Wolf-type Dog

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

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
German Shepherd Dog Club Of America

ancient times

1800s

Toy (AKC:1888)
Companion Dogs (UKC)

Herding (AKC:1908, UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Black
Gray
Red
Silver
Sable
Fawn

Japanese Chins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

German Shepherds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 German Shepherd can have a litter of 10-13 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.

While the Japanese Chin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

German Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Congenital Heart Defect

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Heart Murmur

Panosteitis
Pannus
Perianal Fistulas
Hemophilia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Cardiac
Hip
Blood Test
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Japanese Chins are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

German Shepherds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Japanese Chin has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

German Shepherd has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Japanese Chins require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

German Shepherds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Japanese Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

German Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

German Shepherd dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Japanese Chin dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

German Shepherd dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Sniffing, Pets, Walk

Tug-of-war, Walks, Fetch, Hike, Walk, Catch treats, Running, Frisbee, Mind games, Walking, Sniffing, Petting, Run, Nap, Hunt, Tracking, Hide & Seek, Head scratches, Go to Park, Playdate, Dog Parks, Back scratches, Exploring, Playing outside, Cuddles, Nose work, Observing, Barking, Chase, Eating Snacks

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.

German Shepherds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 German Shepherd, it's at least 10 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 German Shepherds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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 65-90 pound (29 - 41 kg) German Shepherd feed 3 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 German Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 German Shepherd is between $55 - $77. This makes an average of $660 - $924 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.

German Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Japanese Chins have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Japanese Chins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Japanese Chins are not the best choice for families with kids.

German Shepherds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Japanese Chins are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

German Shepherds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

German Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Japanese Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

German Shepherds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

German Shepherds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.