Breed Comparison: Great Pyrenees Versus Japanese Chin

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Great Pyrenees Versus Japanese Chin: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees or the Japanese Chin.

Great Pyrenees versus Japanese Chin

Great Pyrenees versus Japanese Chin: Overview

A very important difference between the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Great Pyrenees is a giant-sized dog while the Japanese Chin is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Great Pyrenees belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

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.

Great Pyrenees versus Japanese Chin: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin

Factor Great Pyrenees Japanese Chin
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 4/5
Easy To Train 1/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Height 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 4/5
Weight 85 to 160 pounds 4 to 9 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $830 $1930
Price Range $500 – $1000 $1500 – $2100
Temperament Score 84.9 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Auburn
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Optigen
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 3 years
  • Gangliosidosis (GM2)
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 68 102
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 64 62

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees is 63 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 Great Pyrenees. 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 Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Great Pyrenees versus Japanese Chin

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin

    Below is a list of where the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin are most different:

  • Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Japanese Chins adapt well to apartment living.
  • Great Pyreneess are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Japanese Chins are good for new dog owners.
  • Great Pyreneess 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.
  • Great Pyreneess 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.
  • Great Pyreneess 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.
  • Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin

    The Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin are most similar:

  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Great Pyrenees versus Japanese Chin

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin.

    Great Pyreneess weigh 85 to 160 pounds when fully grown. Great Pyreneess are 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder 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 Great Pyrenees versus Japanese Chin

    The lifespan of Great Pyreneess is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Great Pyreneess is 11.0 years.

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

    Japanese Chins live longer than Great Pyreneess.

    Temperament of the Japanese Chin Versus the Great Pyrenees

    The Japanese Chin has a better temperament than the Great Pyrenees.

    This is because the temperament score for the Japanese Chin is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Great Pyrenees is 84.9 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 84.9 percent, the Great Pyrenees has an above-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 Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin by measuring the temperaments of 152 Great Pyreneess and 5 Japanese Chins.

    Price of Great Pyrenees versus Price of Japanese Chin

    The average price of the Great Pyrenees puppy is $830. The price of the Great Pyrenees typically ranges from $500 – $1000. However, the price of a Great Pyrenees can be as low as $195 and as high as $2825. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 352 Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees.

    Great Pyrenees Japanese Chin
    Average Price $830 $1930
    Price Range $500 to $1000 $1500 to $2100

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Great Pyreneess. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Great Pyreneess. 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 Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees versus the Intelligence of the Japanese Chin

    Great Pyrenees Japanese Chin
    Intelligence Rank 64 out of 130 dog breeds 62 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 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 Great Pyrenees has an obedience intelligence rank of 64 out of 130 dog breeds. The Great Pyrenees belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Great Pyreneess tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 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 Japanese Chin is more intelligent than the Great Pyrenees.

    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 Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Great Pyrenees is more popular with dog owners than the Japanese Chin. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Great Pyrenees is 68 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Japanese Chin is 102 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Great Pyrenees

    Popularity of Great Pyrenees

    Popularity of Japanese Chin

    Popularity of Japanese Chin

    Year Great Pyrenees Popularity Rank Japanese Chin Popularity Rank
    2013 69 87
    2014 75 93
    2015 67 97
    2016 67 108
    2017 66 108
    2018 66 104
    2019 69 108
    2020 70 111

    Health Problems of Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees is prone to more genetic health problems than the Japanese Chin.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Great Pyrenees than for the Japanese Chin.

    5 health tests are recommended for Great Pyrenees while 4 tests are recommended for the Japanese Chin.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Great Pyreneess and in Japanese Chins.

    Great Pyrenees Health Problems

    Great Pyreneess are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyreneess for:

  • Auburn
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Optigen
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyrenees Breed is Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

    This is because the Great Pyrenees ranks 1 out of 6 dog breeds for Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 109 Great Pyreneess, 9 of them had Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

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

  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems: Rank 1 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Neuronal Degeneration problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 16 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 25 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 27 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 55 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 63 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 101 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 112 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 124 out of 198 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 Great Pyrenees and in Japanese Chin and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin:

    Disease Great Pyrenees Rank Japanese Chin Rank
    Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems 1 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Neuronal Degeneration problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Shoulder problems 16 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 25 out of 182 dog breeds 13 out of 182 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 27 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 55 out of 159 dog breeds 44 out of 159 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 63 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 101 out of 145 dog breeds 7 out of 145 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 112 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 124 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 1 out of 71 dog breeds
    Gm2-Gangliosidosis problems Not Common 1 out of 2 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: Great Pyrenees versus Japanese Chin

    Great Pyreneess can be left alone only for a short time.

    Japanese Chins do not like to be left alone.

    Do Great Pyreneess shed more than Japanese Chins?

    Great Pyreneess shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Japanese Chins shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Great Pyrenees or the Japanese Chin

    Great Pyreneess do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Japanese Chins do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Great Pyrenees or the Japanese Chin?

    Great Pyreneess are very easy to groom.

    Japanese Chins are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Great Pyrenees Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Japanese Chin?

    Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyreneess Bark and Howl? What about Japanese Chins?

    Great Pyreneess are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Japanese Chins bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Great Pyreneess Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Japanese Chins Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Great Pyreneess can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Japanese Chins can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Great Pyrenees vs. Japanese Chin

    Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyreneess Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Great Pyreneess can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Great Pyrenees or the Japanese Chin?

    Great Pyreneess get along very well with other dogs.

    Japanese Chins get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Great Pyreneess good family dogs? What about Japanese Chins?

    Great Pyreneess 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 Great Pyreneess and Japanese Chins?

    Great Pyreneess get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Great Pyrenees Easier to Train than the Japanese Chin?

    Great Pyreneess are not easy to train.

    Japanese Chins are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Great Pyrenees Better for Apartment Owners than the Japanese Chin?

    Great Pyreneess do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Japanese Chins adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Great Pyrenees or the Japanese Chin?

    Great Pyreneess are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Japanese Chins are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Great Pyrenees

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees:

  • Black and Tan Coonhound (73 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Chin vs Black and Tan Coonhound.
  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (72 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Chin vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.
  • Treeing Walker Coonhound (75 percent match with Great Pyrenees). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Chin vs Treeing Walker Coonhound.
  • 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 Great Pyrenees vs Pomapoo.
  • Peek A Poo (79 percent match with Japanese Chin). Here is our comparison of the Great Pyrenees vs Peek A Poo.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Great Pyrenees Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Japanese Chin Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees and the Japanese Chin better suits you and your family.