Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal

Loving
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Inquisitive
Bold

Japillons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Patterbeas are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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Japanese Chin and Papillon

Patterdale Terrier and Beagle

Black
Brown

Black

Fawn
Silver
White
Black
Brown

Black
White
Red
Brown
Blue

Japillons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

A Japillon can have a litter of 2-4 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 Patterbea can have a litter of 2-14 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.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism

Eye examination
Radiographs

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

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

Japillons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Patterbeas sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Japillons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Patterbeas 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Japillon, it's at least 6 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 Patterbea, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Japillons 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.

In general most Patterbeas usually need at least 60 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 Japillon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Patterbea has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Japillon should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Patterbea should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush

Pin Brush
Clipper

For an average 4-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Japillon feed 0.5 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 19-23 pound (9 - 10 kg) Patterbea feed 2.5 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 Japillon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Japillon 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.

The average per month expenses of a Patterbea 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.

Japillons have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

The Japillon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Japillons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Patterbeas make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

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

Japillons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Patterbeas are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Japillons are highly friendly around strangers.

Patterbeas are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

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