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The Japanese Chin is also called the Chin or Japanese Spaniel. It is a little spaniel whose only bred purpose is to serve man as a companion. The Chin has a large, broad head, large wide-set eyes, and a short, broad muzzle. Full-grown, they typically weigh 7-11 pounds and stand 8-11 inches tall.

Japanese Chins are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. This breed loves everyone that they're familiar with, but are known to be reserved around strangers and in unfamiliar situations, so be sure to socialize this dog well. If you do have small children, teach them to be nice and gentle with the dog. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Japanese Chins do not require a great deal of exercise and fit well into both busy families and elderly couples lifestyles, however they do need to be taken on a daily walk. They will enjoy the opportunity to play in an open yard. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

Japanese Chins have long, flowing locks and a very soft wavy coat. Most often you’ll see Japanese Chins in black and white, red and white combinations are less common but very possible. Monthly baths are a good idea, and brushing at least a couple times a week will fend off tangles and knots. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Japanese Chins are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Japanese Chins are good with other dogs and pets and are well-suited for apartment life. Keep in mind, this breed is somewhat sensitive to temperature extremes, so keeping them as indoor pets is wise. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

The little Yorkshire Terrier thinks they're Great Danes, and like most terriers, are bold, brave, and independent. They are very intelligent and  develop deep bonds with their owners. Full-grown, they typically weigh 4-7 pounds and stand 8-9 inches tall.

Yorkshire Terriers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Because of their diminutive stature, Yorkies are well-suited to apartment life, but households with young children are not recommended unless carefully supervised. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The Yorkshire Terrier can have most of their exercise needs met through indoor play, but they prefer a daily walk or romp in a fenced-in yard. They don't need much exercise, so don't wear your Yorkie out too much, but they will need to play with their families throughout the day. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Yorkies' coats can be a bit high maintenance, especially for those with the long, silky coat. Long coats require professional maintenance, including adding oil and wrapping the coats in rice or tissue paper, along with weekly washings. The Yorkshire Terrier has no undercoat, and they do shed a small amount. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Yorkshire Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Yorkshire Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Because of their diminutive stature, Yorkies are well-suited to apartment life, but households with young children are not recommended unless carefully supervised. They are fairly easy to train.