Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Japanese Chin Versus Sloughi: Introduction
- Japanese Chin versus Sloughi: Overview
- Japanese Chin versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Japanese Chin and the Sloughi
- The Similarities Between the Japanese Chin and the Sloughi
- Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Chin versus Sloughi
- Lifespan of Japanese Chin versus Sloughi
- Temperament of the Sloughi Versus the Japanese Chin
- The Popularity of Japanese Chin versus Popularity of Sloughi
- Health Problems of Japanese Chin versus Health Problems of Sloughi
- Tolerates Being Alone: Japanese Chin versus Sloughi
- Do Japanese Chins shed more than Sloughis?
- Which one drools more, the Japanese Chin or the Sloughi
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Chin or the Sloughi?
- Does the Japanese Chin Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
- Do Japanese Chins Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
- Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Chin vs. Sloughi
- Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Japanese Chin or the Sloughi?
- Are Japanese Chins good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
- How Kid-friendly are Japanese Chins and Sloughis?
- Is the Japanese Chin Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Japanese Chin
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sloughi
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Japanese Chin versus Sloughi. Which One is a Better Pet?
Japanese Chin Versus Sloughi: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Japanese Chin and the Sloughi? 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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Japanese Chin and the Sloughi 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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi.
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 Sloughi.
Japanese Chin versus Sloughi: Overview
A very important difference between the Japanese Chin and the Sloughi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Japanese Chin is a tiny-sized dog while the Sloughi is a large-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 Sloughi belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Japanese Chin versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Japanese Chin to the Sloughi 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 Sloughi
| Factor | Japanese Chin | Sloughi |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 14 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| 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 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 4 to 9 pounds | 40 to 63 pounds |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 12.0 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1930 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2100 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 100.0 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 102 | 189 |
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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi is 79 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Japanese Chin is a better pet than the Sloughi. 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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi
Below is a list of where the Japanese Chin and the Sloughi are most different:
The Similarities Between the Japanese Chin and the Sloughi
The Japanese Chin and the Sloughi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Japanese Chin and the Sloughi are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Japanese Chin versus Sloughi
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Japanese Chin and the Sloughi.
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, Sloughis weigh 40 to 63 pounds when fully grown. Sloughis are 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Japanese Chin versus Sloughi
The lifespan of Japanese Chins is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Japanese Chins is 12.0 years.
The lifespan of Sloughis is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Sloughis is 14.0 years.
Sloughis live longer than Japanese Chins.
Temperament of the Sloughi Versus the Japanese Chin
The Japanese Chin has the same temperament score as the Sloughi.
This is because the temperament score for the Japanese Chin is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Sloughi is 100.0 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 100.0 percent, the Sloughi has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Japanese Chin and the Sloughi by measuring the temperaments of 5 Japanese Chins and 3 Sloughis.
The Popularity of Japanese Chin versus Popularity of Sloughi
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 Japanese Chin and the Sloughi over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Japanese Chin is more popular with dog owners than the Sloughi. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Japanese Chin is 102 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sloughi is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Japanese Chin
Popularity of Sloughi
| Year | Japanese Chin Popularity Rank | Sloughi Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 87 | no data |
| 2014 | 93 | no data |
| 2015 | 97 | no data |
| 2016 | 108 | 185.0 |
| 2017 | 108 | 188.0 |
| 2018 | 104 | 192.0 |
| 2019 | 108 | 191.0 |
| 2020 | 111 | 189.0 |
Health Problems of Japanese Chin versus Health Problems of Sloughi
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 Japanese Chin and the Sloughi 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 Sloughi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Japanese Chin.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Sloughi than for the Japanese Chin.
4 health tests are recommended for Japanese Chin while 6 tests are recommended for the Sloughi.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Japanese Chins and in Sloughis.
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:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Japanese Chins here.
Sloughi Health Problems
Sloughis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Sloughi 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 Sloughi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Sloughi 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 Sloughis for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Sloughis here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Japanese Chin versus Sloughi
Japanese Chins do not like to be left alone.
Sloughis can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Japanese Chins shed more than Sloughis?
Japanese Chins shed moderately.
Sloughis shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Japanese Chin or the Sloughi
Japanese Chins do have a very low tendency to drool.
Sloughis do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Japanese Chin or the Sloughi?
Japanese Chins are moderately easy to groom.
Sloughis are very easy to groom.
Does the Japanese Chin Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
Japanese Chins have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Sloughis 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 Sloughis?
Japanese Chins bark and howl, but not very much.
Sloughis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Japanese Chins can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Japanese Chin vs. Sloughi
Japanese Chins do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Sloughis have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Japanese Chins Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Japanese Chins cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Sloughis 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 Sloughi?
Japanese Chins get along fairly well with other dogs.
Sloughis get along very well with other dogs.
Are Japanese Chins good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
Japanese Chins are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
Sloughis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Japanese Chins and Sloughis?
Japanese Chins get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Sloughis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Japanese Chin Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
Japanese Chins are fairly easy to train.
Sloughis are fairly easy to train.
Is the Japanese Chin Better for Apartment Owners than the Sloughi?
Japanese Chins adapt very well to apartment living.
Sloughis adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Japanese Chin or the Sloughi?
Japanese Chins are very good for new dog owners.
Sloughis 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 Sloughi
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Sloughi 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 Sloughi:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Japanese Chin and how the Sloughi compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Japanese Chin and of the Sloughi to other breeds:
Japanese Chin Versus Other Dog Breeds
Japanese Chin versus Pointer Japanese Chin versus Miniature Poodle Japanese Chin versus Siberian Husky Japanese Chin versus Chi-Poo Japanese Chin versus Akita Japanese Chin versus Australian Cattle Dog Japanese Chin versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog Japanese Chin versus Sheepadoodle Japanese Chin versus Bedlington Terrier Japanese Chin versus Pomeranian Japanese Chin versus Norwegian Lundehund Japanese Chin versus Chorkie Japanese Chin versus Yorkipoo Japanese Chin versus King Shepherd Japanese Chin versus Finnish Spitz Japanese Chin versus Basset Hound Japanese Chin versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Japanese Chin versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Japanese Chin versus Boston Terrier Japanese Chin versus Brussels Griffon Japanese Chin versus Pomeranian Japanese Chin versus Frenchton Japanese Chin versus Australian Terrier Japanese Chin versus Canaan Dog Japanese Chin versus Rhodesian Ridgeback
Sloughi Versus Other Dog Breeds
Sloughi versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Sloughi versus Clumber Spaniel Sloughi versus Irish Terrier Sloughi versus Kerry Blue Terrier Sloughi versus Harrier Sloughi versus English Cocker Spaniel Sloughi versus Schnoodle Sloughi versus Icelandic Sheepdog Sloughi versus Dutch Shepherd Sloughi versus Ibizan Hound Sloughi versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Sloughi versus Border Terrier Sloughi versus Yorkipoo Sloughi versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Sloughi versus Pomchi Sloughi versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Sloughi versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Sloughi versus Belgian Malinois Sloughi versus Peek A Poo Sloughi versus Bulldog Sloughi versus Valley Bulldog Sloughi versus Borzoi Sloughi versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Sloughi versus Alaskan Klee Kai Sloughi versus Lowchen
Conclusion: Japanese Chin versus Sloughi. 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 Sloughi better suits you and your family.