Beagle vs Pekingese
Compare the Beagle to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Pekingese.
Beagle
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Beagle
Pekingese
Origin Country
Greece
China
Origin Year
500 AD
-20 BC
Beagle
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beagle
Pekingese
Beagle
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Beagle
Pekingese
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Beagle
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Beagle
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Beagle
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Beagle
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beagle
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Beagle
Pekingese
Beagle
Pekingese
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Beagle
Pekingese
