American Eskimo Dog vs Pekingese
Compare the American Eskimo Dog to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Eskimo Dogs and Pekingese.
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-20 BC
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
None
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
American Eskimo Dog
Pekingese
