A Detailed Comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin.

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German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Japanese Chin: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the German Wirehaired Pointer and for the Japanese Chin. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Japanese Chin.

German Wirehaired Pointer versus Japanese Chin: Overview

A very important difference between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a large-sized dog while the Japanese Chin is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the German Wirehaired Pointer belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

On the other hand, the Japanese Chin belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

German Wirehaired Pointer versus Japanese Chin: Comparison Table

The table below compares the German Wirehaired Pointer to the Japanese Chin based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin

Factor German Wirehaired Pointer Japanese Chin
Height 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 14 years 10 to 14 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 5/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 60 to 70 pounds 4 to 9 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $990 $1930
Price Range $800 – $1200 $1500 – $2100
Temperament Score 77.8 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- any age, yearly if in a breeding program
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
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  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 3 years
  • Gangliosidosis (GM2)
  • Patellar Luxation
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    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 65 102
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 44 62

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the German Wirehaired Pointer in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Japanese Chin. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the German Wirehaired Pointer is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Japanese Chin is 84 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Chin is a better pet than the German Wirehaired Pointer. So, you should get the Japanese Chin!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin

    Below is a list of where the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin are most different:

  • German Wirehaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Japanese Chins adapt well to apartment living.
  • German Wirehaired Pointers do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Japanese Chins do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • German Wirehaired Pointers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Japanese Chins do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • German Wirehaired Pointers have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy. However, Japanese Chins have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
  • German Wirehaired Pointers require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise. However, Japanese Chins have low exercise needs.

    • The Similarities Between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin

    The German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin are most similar:

  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin are very easy to groom.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin are very easy to train.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Japanese Chin

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin.

    German Wirehaired Pointers weigh 60 to 70 pounds when fully grown. German Wirehaired Pointers are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Japanese Chins weigh 4 to 9 pounds when fully grown. Japanese Chins are 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Japanese Chin

    The lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointers is 13.0 years.

    The lifespan of Japanese Chins is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Japanese Chins is 12.0 years.

    German Wirehaired Pointers live longer than Japanese Chins.

    Temperament of the Japanese Chin Versus the German Wirehaired Pointer

    The Japanese Chin has a better temperament than the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    This is because the temperament score for the Japanese Chin is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the German Wirehaired Pointer is 77.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 77.8 percent, the German Wirehaired Pointer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Japanese Chin has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin by measuring the temperaments of 18 German Wirehaired Pointers and 5 Japanese Chins.

    Price of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Price of Japanese Chin

    The average price of the German Wirehaired Pointer puppy is $990. The price of the German Wirehaired Pointer typically ranges from $800 – $1200. However, the price of a German Wirehaired Pointer can be as low as $250 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 83 German Wirehaired Pointer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Japanese Chin puppy is $1930. The price of the Japanese Chin typically ranges from $1500 – $2100. However, the price of the Japanese Chin can be as low as $600 and as high as $4800. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 71 Japanese Chin puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Japanese Chin is more expensive than the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    German Wirehaired Pointer Japanese Chin
    Average Price $990 $1930
    Price Range $800 to $1200 $1500 to $2100

    The charts below show the price distribution for the German Wirehaired Pointer and Japanese Chin. For different price points, the charts show how many German Wirehaired Pointer puppies or how many Japanese Chin puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of German Wirehaired Pointers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of German Wirehaired Pointers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Japanese Chins?

    A breakdown of the prices of Japanese Chins?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the German Wirehaired Pointer puppy or the Japanese Chin puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    The Intelligence of the German Wirehaired Pointer versus the Intelligence of the Japanese Chin

    German Wirehaired Pointer Japanese Chin
    Intelligence Rank 44 out of 130 dog breeds 62 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions!

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

    • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the German Wirehaired Pointer has an obedience intelligence rank of 44 out of 130 dog breeds. The German Wirehaired Pointer belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that German Wirehaired Pointers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Japanese Chin has an obedience intelligence rank of 62 out of 130 dog breeds. The Japanese Chin belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Japanese Chins tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The German Wirehaired Pointer is more intelligent than the Japanese Chin.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Popularity of Japanese Chin

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the German Wirehaired Pointer is more popular with dog owners than the Japanese Chin. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the German Wirehaired Pointer is 65 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Japanese Chin is 102 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of German Wirehaired Pointer

    Popularity of German Wirehaired Pointer

    Popularity of Japanese Chin

    Popularity of Japanese Chin

    Year German Wirehaired Pointer Popularity Rank Japanese Chin Popularity Rank
    2013 71 87
    2014 71 93
    2015 68 97
    2016 64 108
    2017 62 108
    2018 63 104
    2019 63 108
    2020 60 111

    Health Problems of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Health Problems of Japanese Chin

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the German Wirehaired Pointer is prone to more genetic health problems than the Japanese Chin.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the German Wirehaired Pointer than for the Japanese Chin.

    6 health tests are recommended for German Wirehaired Pointer while 4 tests are recommended for the Japanese Chin.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in German Wirehaired Pointers and in Japanese Chins.

    German Wirehaired Pointer Health Problems

    German Wirehaired Pointers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing German Wirehaired Pointer puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a German Wirehaired Pointer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your German Wirehaired Pointer breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen German Wirehaired Pointers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- any age, yearly if in a breeding program
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for German Wirehaired Pointers here.

    Japanese Chin Health Problems

    Japanese Chins are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Japanese Chin puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Japanese Chin puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Japanese Chin breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Japanese Chins for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 3 years
  • Gangliosidosis (GM2)
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Japanese Chins here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in German Wirehaired Pointers and Japanese Chins

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the German Wirehaired Pointer Breed is Thyroid problems.

    This is because the German Wirehaired Pointer ranks 14 out of 115 dog breeds for Thyroid problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1161 German Wirehaired Pointers, 107 of them had Thyroid problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in German Wirehaired Pointers, and how common these diseases are in German Wirehaired Pointers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Thyroid problems: Rank 14 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 35 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 37 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 87 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 126 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 128 out of 182 Dog Breeds

    • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Japanese Chin Breed is Advanced Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Japanese Chin ranks 1 out of 71 dog breeds for Advanced Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 50 Japanese Chins, 5 of them had Advanced Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Japanese Chins, and how common these diseases are in Japanese Chins relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 1 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Gm2-Gangliosidosis problems: Rank 1 out of 2 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 7 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 13 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 44 out of 159 Dog Breeds

    • The table below lists the common health problems in German Wirehaired Pointer and in Japanese Chin and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin:

    Disease German Wirehaired Pointer Rank Japanese Chin Rank
    Thyroid problems 14 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 35 out of 159 dog breeds 44 out of 159 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems 37 out of 71 dog breeds 1 out of 71 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 87 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 126 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 128 out of 182 dog breeds 13 out of 182 dog breeds
    Gm2-Gangliosidosis problems Not Common 1 out of 2 dog breeds
    Patella problems Not Common 7 out of 145 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: German Wirehaired Pointer versus Japanese Chin

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not like to be left alone.

    Japanese Chins do not like to be left alone.

    Do German Wirehaired Pointers shed more than Japanese Chins?

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Japanese Chins shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Japanese Chin

    German Wirehaired Pointers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Japanese Chins do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Japanese Chin?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to groom.

    Japanese Chins are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the German Wirehaired Pointer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Japanese Chin?

    German Wirehaired Pointers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Japanese Chins have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do German Wirehaired Pointers Bark and Howl? What about Japanese Chins?

    German Wirehaired Pointers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Japanese Chins bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Japanese Chins Tolerate Cold Weather?

    German Wirehaired Pointers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Japanese Chins can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: German Wirehaired Pointer vs. Japanese Chin

    German Wirehaired Pointers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Japanese Chins do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Hot Weather?

    German Wirehaired Pointers can tolerate hot weather.

    Japanese Chins cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Japanese Chin?

    German Wirehaired Pointers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Japanese Chins get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are German Wirehaired Pointers good family dogs? What about Japanese Chins?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Japanese Chins are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are German Wirehaired Pointers and Japanese Chins?

    German Wirehaired Pointers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Japanese Chins get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the German Wirehaired Pointer Easier to Train than the Japanese Chin?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to train.

    Japanese Chins are fairly easy to train.

    Is the German Wirehaired Pointer Better for Apartment Owners than the Japanese Chin?

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Japanese Chins adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Japanese Chin?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are OK for new dog owners.

    Japanese Chins are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the German Wirehaired Pointer

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the German Wirehaired Pointer that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the German Wirehaired Pointer:

  • Australian Kelpie (81 percent match with German Wirehaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Chin vs Australian Kelpie.
  • German Pinscher (83 percent match with German Wirehaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Chin vs German Pinscher.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Chin

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Japanese Chin that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Japanese Chin:

  • Pomapoo (77 percent match with Japanese Chin). Here is our comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer vs Pomapoo.
  • Peek A Poo (79 percent match with Japanese Chin). Here is our comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer vs Peek A Poo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the German Wirehaired Pointer and how the Japanese Chin compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer and of the Japanese Chin to other breeds:

    German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Japanese Chin Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Japanese Chin versus Shiranian     Japanese Chin versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Japanese Chin versus Bouvier des Flandres     Japanese Chin versus Shih Tzu     Japanese Chin versus Coton de Tulear     Japanese Chin versus Belgian Sheepdog     Japanese Chin versus Bull Terrier     Japanese Chin versus Miniature Pinscher     Japanese Chin versus Frenchton     Japanese Chin versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Japanese Chin versus Australian Shepherd     Japanese Chin versus Welsh Terrier     Japanese Chin versus French Bulldog     Japanese Chin versus Border Collie     Japanese Chin versus Shichon     Japanese Chin versus Newfoundland     Japanese Chin versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Japanese Chin versus Rottweiler     Japanese Chin versus Norwegian Lundehund     Japanese Chin versus Afghan Hound     Japanese Chin versus Vizsla     Japanese Chin versus Bull Terrier     Japanese Chin versus American Bulldog     Japanese Chin versus Boxer     Japanese Chin versus Biewer Terrier     

    Conclusion: German Wirehaired Pointer versus Japanese Chin. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Japanese Chin better suits you and your family.