Differences and Similarities between the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier.

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Japanese Chin Versus Patterdale Terrier: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier 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 Patterdale Terrier. 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 Patterdale Terrier.

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 Patterdale Terrier.

Japanese Chin versus Patterdale Terrier

Japanese Chin versus Patterdale Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Japanese Chin is a tiny-sized dog while the Patterdale Terrier is a small-sized dog.

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 Patterdale Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Japanese Chin versus Patterdale Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Japanese Chin to the Patterdale Terrier 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 Patterdale Terrier

Factor Japanese Chin Patterdale Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 14 years 11 to 14 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 3/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 4/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Weight 4 to 9 pounds 11 to 13 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Height 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 12 to 15 inches
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $1930 $680
Price Range $1500 – $2100 $550 – $950
Temperament Score 100.0 percent 80.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 3 years
  • Gangliosidosis (GM2)
  • Patellar Luxation
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    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 Patterdale Terrier. 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 Patterdale Terrier is 77 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Chin is a better pet than the Patterdale Terrier. 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 Patterdale Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier are most different:

  • Japanese Chins do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Patterdale Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Japanese Chins do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful. However, Patterdale Terriers do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Japanese Chins adapt well to apartment living. However, Patterdale Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier

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

  • Both the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Chin versus Patterdale Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier.

    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, Patterdale Terriers weigh 11 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Patterdale Terriers are 12 to 15 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Japanese Chin versus Patterdale Terrier

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

    The lifespan of Patterdale Terriers is between 11 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Patterdale Terriers is 12.5 years.

    Patterdale Terriers live longer than Japanese Chins.

    Temperament of the Japanese Chin Versus the Patterdale Terrier

    The Japanese Chin has a better temperament than the Patterdale Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Japanese Chin is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Patterdale Terrier is 80.0 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 100.0 percent, the Japanese Chin has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 80.0 percent, the Patterdale Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Japanese Chin and the Patterdale Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 5 Japanese Chins and 5 Patterdale Terriers.

    Price of Japanese Chin versus Price of Patterdale Terrier

    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 Patterdale Terrier puppy is $680. The price of the Patterdale Terrier typically ranges from $550 – $950. However, the price of the Patterdale Terrier can be as low as $300 and as high as $1200. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 14 Patterdale Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Japanese Chin is more expensive than the Patterdale Terrier.

    Japanese Chin Patterdale Terrier
    Average Price $1930 $680
    Price Range $1500 to $2100 $550 to $950

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Japanese Chin and Patterdale Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Japanese Chin puppies or how many Patterdale Terrier 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 Japanese Chins. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Patterdale Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Patterdale Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Japanese Chin puppy or the Patterdale Terrier 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Japanese Chin versus Patterdale Terrier

    Japanese Chins do not like to be left alone.

    Patterdale Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Japanese Chins shed more than Patterdale Terriers?

    Japanese Chins shed moderately.

    Patterdale Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Japanese Chin or the Patterdale Terrier

    Japanese Chins do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Patterdale Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Chin or the Patterdale Terrier?

    Japanese Chins are moderately easy to groom.

    Patterdale Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Japanese Chin Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Patterdale Terrier?

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

    Patterdale Terriers 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.

    Do Japanese Chins Bark and Howl? What about Patterdale Terriers?

    Japanese Chins bark and howl, but not very much.

    Patterdale Terriers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Patterdale Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Japanese Chins can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Patterdale Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Chin vs. Patterdale Terrier

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

    Patterdale Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Patterdale Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Patterdale Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Japanese Chin or the Patterdale Terrier?

    Japanese Chins get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Patterdale Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Japanese Chins good family dogs? What about Patterdale Terriers?

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

    Patterdale Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Japanese Chins and Patterdale Terriers?

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

    Patterdale Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Japanese Chin Easier to Train than the Patterdale Terrier?

    Japanese Chins are fairly easy to train.

    Patterdale Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Japanese Chin Better for Apartment Owners than the Patterdale Terrier?

    Japanese Chins adapt very well to apartment living.

    Patterdale Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Japanese Chin or the Patterdale Terrier?

    Japanese Chins are very good for new dog owners.

    Patterdale Terriers 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:

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

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Patterdale Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Patterdale Terrier 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 Patterdale Terrier:

  • Field Spaniel (79 percent match with Patterdale Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Chin vs Field Spaniel.
  • Portuguese Pointer (78 percent match with Patterdale Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Japanese Chin vs Portuguese Pointer.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Japanese Chin Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Japanese Chin versus Scottish Deerhound     Japanese Chin versus Boston Terrier     Japanese Chin versus Bich Poo     Japanese Chin versus Borzoi     Japanese Chin versus Sheepadoodle     Japanese Chin versus Norwich Terrier     Japanese Chin versus Cockalier     Japanese Chin versus Affenpinscher     Japanese Chin versus Akbash     Japanese Chin versus Hovawart     Japanese Chin versus Alaskan Malamute     Japanese Chin versus Bernedoodle     Japanese Chin versus Irish Terrier     Japanese Chin versus Portuguese Pointer     Japanese Chin versus Gordon Setter     Japanese Chin versus Affenpinscher     Japanese Chin versus American Water Spaniel     Japanese Chin versus Chinook     Japanese Chin versus Coton de Tulear     Japanese Chin versus Cocker Spaniel     Japanese Chin versus Norwegian Lundehund     Japanese Chin versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Japanese Chin versus Australian Cattle Dog     Japanese Chin versus German Shepherd Dog     Japanese Chin versus Border Collie     

    Patterdale Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Patterdale Terrier versus Pomapoo     Patterdale Terrier versus Biewer Terrier     Patterdale Terrier versus Chinook     Patterdale Terrier versus Yorkshire Terrier     Patterdale Terrier versus Silky Terrier     Patterdale Terrier versus Frenchton     Patterdale Terrier versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Patterdale Terrier versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Patterdale Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound     Patterdale Terrier versus Bulldog     Patterdale Terrier versus Stabyhoun     Patterdale Terrier versus Tibetan Mastiff     Patterdale Terrier versus Irish Water Spaniel     Patterdale Terrier versus West Highland White Terrier     Patterdale Terrier versus Great Pyrenees     Patterdale Terrier versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Patterdale Terrier versus Schnoodle     Patterdale Terrier versus Stabyhoun     Patterdale Terrier versus Peek A Poo     Patterdale Terrier versus French Spaniel     Patterdale Terrier versus Labrador Retriever     Patterdale Terrier versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Patterdale Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Patterdale Terrier versus Mastiff     Patterdale Terrier versus Japanese Spitz     

    Conclusion: Japanese Chin versus Patterdale Terrier. 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 Patterdale Terrier better suits you and your family.