Brussels Griffon vs Pekingese
Compare the Brussels Griffon to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brussel Griffons and Pekingese.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Pekingese is excellent for new or inexperienced owners. The Brussels Griffon is strongly discouraged for new owners.
- Children - Both the Brussels Griffon and Pekingese are okay with children.
- Grooming - The Brussels Griffon is very easy to groom. The Pekingese has very high grooming needs.
- Barking - Both the Brussels Griffon and Pekingese are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Brussels Griffon | Pekingese |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 7-8 in. | 6-9 in. |
| Weight | 7-12 lb | 7-14 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Belgium | China |
| Origin Year | 1880 AD | 20 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 80°F | 55°F to 75°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Low-Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Low |
| Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 12 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium-High | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | High |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Brussels Griffon | Pekingese |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | Very Low |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | High | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Brussels Griffon | Pekingese |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Brachycephalic Syndrome | No | Yes |
| Cataracts | No | Yes |
| Cleft Palate | No | Yes |
| Cryptorchidism | No | Yes |
| Distichiasis | No | Yes |
| Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
| Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
| Entropion | No | Yes |
| Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hydrocephalus | No | Yes |
| Intervertebral Disk Disease | No | Yes |
| Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | No | Yes |
| Mitral Valve Disease | No | Yes |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Brussels Griffon | Pekingese |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Scruffy | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | No |
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Long | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Belge | Yes | No |
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Tan | Yes | No |
| Wheaten | Yes | No |
| Biscuit | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Fawn | No | Yes |
| Fawn Brindle | No | Yes |
| Fawn Sable | No | Yes |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| Gray Sable | No | Yes |
| Light Red | No | Yes |
| Red Brindle | No | Yes |
| Red Sable | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |