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Consider the Tibetan Spaniel to be half dog, half cat. They’re smart and affectionate like a dog, while having the independence and self-grooming skills of a cat. With a love for their families and showing off in the spotlight, these pups will be your proud, playful companion. Full-grown, they typically weigh 9-15 pounds and stand 10-10 inches tall.

Tibetan Spaniels are generally excellent with children of all ages. Tibetan Spaniels are people-loving pups that get along with kids and other animals, particularly dogs. They may need training and socialization to teach them right from wrong, but once they know the drill, they should be well-behaved members of the family. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Tibetan Spaniels are fairly active dogs, but they don’t need tons of exercise to be happy. They enjoy a few walks each day, but with such short legs, they don’t make the best running buddies. These dogs also love playing sports and showing off. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Tibetan Spaniel has a double coat of long, silky hair that’s usually golden in color. Even though they have long hair, these dogs are easy to groom. They don’t need trimming or professional grooming; a thorough brushing at home each week will keep their fur in good shape. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Tibetan Spaniels are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Tibetan Spaniels crave companionship, so they should primarily live indoors with people that are comfortable giving them plenty of love and attention. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

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.