Vizsla has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Japanese Chin has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Energetic
Intelligent
Protective
Cheerful
Gentle
Playful
Quiet
Easygoing
Companionable
Lively
Friendly
Evenly Tempered
Trainable
Willing

Alert
Independent
Loving
Playful
Intelligent
Loyal

Hungary

Japan

Turkish Yellow Dog, Transylvanian Hound, Weimaraner

pug, pekingese

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

Middle Ages

ancient times

Sporting (AKC:1960)
Gun Dogs (UKC)

Toy (AKC:1888)
Companion Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Brown

Black

Fawn
Red

Black
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Vizslas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Japanese Chins have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Vizsla can have a litter of 10-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Japanese Chin can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Lymphoma
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Allergies
Bacterial and Viral Infections

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Heart Murmur

Blood Test
Heart
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Vizslas thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Japanese Chins are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Vizsla has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Japanese Chin has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Vizslas need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Japanese Chins require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Vizslas are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Japanese Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Vizslas bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Japanese Chins are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

While Vizsla dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Japanese Chin dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Fetch, Tug-of-war, Pulling, Saying hi, Walking, Petting, Boat ride, Run, Swim, Hunt, Tracking, Sniffing, Dog Parks, Cuddle, Play, Belly rubs, Jumping, Kisses, Running, Kissing, Chewing, Cuddling, Ball chasing, Power walking, Playing chase, Fetching, Casual walking, Skateboarding, Hiking, Frisbee

Sniffing, Pets, Walk

Vizslas are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Japanese Chins are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Japanese Chin dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Vizsla, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Japanese Chin, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Vizslas usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Japanese Chins usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Vizsla is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Japanese Chin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-60 pound (25 - 27 kg) Vizsla feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 4-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Japanese Chin feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Vizsla is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Japanese Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Vizsla is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Japanese Chin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Vizsla is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Japanese Chin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Japanese Chins have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Vizslas can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Japanese Chins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Vizslas are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Japanese Chins are not the best choice for families with kids.

Vizslas are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Japanese Chins are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Vizslas are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Japanese Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

Vizslas are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Japanese Chins have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Vizslas are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Japanese Chins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.