Breed comparison
Japanese Chin vs Scottish Deerhound
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Scottish Deerhound5Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
5Good with other dogs5
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs3
4Adaptability3
3Watchdog / protective3
2Barking1
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming1
1Drooling1
The biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Japanese Chin if you live in a smaller home or move often. Pick the Scottish Deerhound if you want a quieter dog.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.