Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Japanese Chin Versus Morkie: Introduction
- Japanese Chin versus Morkie: Overview
- Japanese Chin versus Morkie: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Japanese Chin and the Morkie
- Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Chin versus Morkie
- Lifespan of Japanese Chin versus Morkie
- Price of Japanese Chin versus Price of Morkie
- Adopting the Japanese Chin versus Adopting the Morkie
- Tolerates Being Alone: Japanese Chin versus Morkie
- Do Japanese Chins shed more than Morkies?
- Which one drools more, the Japanese Chin or the Morkie
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Chin or the Morkie?
- Does the Japanese Chin Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Morkie?
- Do Japanese Chins Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?
- Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Chin vs. Morkie
- Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Japanese Chin or the Morkie?
- Are Japanese Chins good family dogs? What about Morkies?
- How Kid-friendly are Japanese Chins and Morkies?
- Is the Japanese Chin Easier to Train than the Morkie?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Chin
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Japanese Chin versus Morkie. Which One is a Better Pet?
Japanese Chin Versus Morkie: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Japanese Chin and the Morkie? 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 Japanese Chin and the Morkie 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 Japanese Chin and the Morkie.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Japanese Chin and the Morkie 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 Japanese Chin and for the Morkie. 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 Japanese Chin and the Morkie.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Japanese Chin or the Morkie.
Japanese Chin versus Morkie: Overview
Both the Japanese Chin and the Morkie are similar in size. The Japanese Chin and the Morkie are both tiny-sized dogs.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Morkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Japanese Chin versus Morkie: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Japanese Chin to the Morkie 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 Japanese Chin and the Morkie
| Factor | Japanese Chin | Morkie |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 14 years | 10 to 14 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 4 to 9 pounds | 7 to 13 pounds |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 4 to 8 inches |
| Average Lifespan | 12.0 years | 12.0 years |
| Average Price | $1930 | $1950 |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2100 | $1500 – $2381 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Japanese Chin 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 Morkie. 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 Japanese Chin is 84 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Morkie is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Chin is a better pet than the Morkie. 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 Japanese Chin and the Morkie so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Japanese Chin and the Morkie
The Japanese Chin and the Morkie are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Japanese Chin and the Morkie are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Chin versus Morkie
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Japanese Chin and the Morkie.
Japanese Chins weigh 4 to 9 pounds when fully grown. Japanese Chins are 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Morkies weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Morkies are 4 to 8 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Japanese Chin versus Morkie
The lifespan of Japanese Chins is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Japanese Chins is 12.0 years.
The lifespan of Morkies is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Morkies is 12.0 years.
Price of Japanese Chin versus Price of Morkie
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 a Japanese Chin can be as low as $600 and as high as $4800. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 71 Japanese Chin puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Morkie puppy is $1950. The price of the Morkie typically ranges from $1500 – $2381. However, the price of the Morkie can be as low as $500 and as high as $4125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 388 Morkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Morkie is more expensive than the Japanese Chin.
`| Japanese Chin | Morkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1930 | $1950 |
| Price Range | $1500 to $2100 | $1500 to $2381 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Japanese Chin and Morkie. For different price points, the charts show how many Japanese Chin puppies or how many Morkie puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Japanese Chins. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Morkies
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Japanese Chin puppy or the Morkie 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.
Adopting the Japanese Chin versus Adopting the Morkie
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Japanese Chins and many Morkies are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Japanese Chin named Fergus that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Japanese Chins like Fergus on pefinder.com.
Also, like Japanese Chins, Morkies are also available for adoption. For example, Boone is a Male Morkie that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Morkies like Boone that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Pacey is the name of another Japanese Chin (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
You can find more Japanese Chins and Morkies that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Japanese Chin versus Morkie
Japanese Chins do not like to be left alone.
Morkies do not like to be left alone.
Do Japanese Chins shed more than Morkies?
Japanese Chins shed moderately.
Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Japanese Chin or the Morkie
Japanese Chins do have a very low tendency to drool.
Morkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Chin or the Morkie?
Japanese Chins are moderately easy to groom.
Morkies are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Japanese Chin Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Morkie?
Japanese Chins have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Morkies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Japanese Chins Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?
Japanese Chins bark and howl, but not very much.
Morkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather?
Japanese Chins can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Chin vs. Morkie
Japanese Chins do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Morkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?
Japanese Chins cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Morkies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Japanese Chin or the Morkie?
Japanese Chins get along fairly well with other dogs.
Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Japanese Chins good family dogs? What about Morkies?
Japanese Chins are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
Morkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Japanese Chins and Morkies?
Japanese Chins get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Morkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Japanese Chin Easier to Train than the Morkie?
Japanese Chins are fairly easy to train.
Morkies are fairly easy to train.
Is the Japanese Chin Better for Apartment Owners than the Morkie?
Japanese Chins adapt very well to apartment living.
Morkies adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Japanese Chin or the Morkie?
Japanese Chins are very good for new dog owners.
Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Morkie 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 Morkie:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Japanese Chin and how the Morkie compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Japanese Chin and of the Morkie to other breeds:
Japanese Chin Versus Other Dog Breeds
Japanese Chin versus Maremma Sheepdog Japanese Chin versus Miniature Pinscher Japanese Chin versus Miniature Schnauzer Japanese Chin versus Stabyhoun Japanese Chin versus Labrador Retriever Japanese Chin versus Tibetan Mastiff Japanese Chin versus Plott Japanese Chin versus Pekingese Japanese Chin versus Cavachon Japanese Chin versus Tibetan Terrier Japanese Chin versus Aussiedoodle Japanese Chin versus French Spaniel Japanese Chin versus Tibetan Mastiff Japanese Chin versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Japanese Chin versus Toy Poodle Japanese Chin versus Swedish Vallhund Japanese Chin versus Whippet Japanese Chin versus Plott Japanese Chin versus Portuguese Pointer Japanese Chin versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Japanese Chin versus Afghan Hound Japanese Chin versus Harrier Japanese Chin versus Labradoodle Japanese Chin versus Boykin Spaniel Japanese Chin versus LeonbergerMorkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Morkie versus Braque du Bourbonnais Morkie versus Plott Morkie versus Scottish Deerhound Morkie versus Portuguese Pointer Morkie versus Bearded Collie Morkie versus West Highland White Terrier Morkie versus Shih Tzu Morkie versus Vizsla Morkie versus Neapolitan Mastiff Morkie versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Morkie versus Cocker Spaniel Morkie versus Pomeranian Morkie versus Dogue de Bordeaux Morkie versus German Longhaired Pointer Morkie versus Australian Kelpie Morkie versus Kooikerhondje Morkie versus Kai Ken Morkie versus Pointer Morkie versus Norwegian Lundehund Morkie versus Redbone Coonhound Morkie versus Akita Chow Morkie versus Silky Terrier Morkie versus American Eskimo Dog Morkie versus Japanese Chin Morkie versus AffenhuahuaConclusion: Japanese Chin versus Morkie. 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 Japanese Chin and the Morkie better suits you and your family.