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

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • 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 NameBrussels GriffonPekingese
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicYesNo
Lifespan12-15 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Height7-8 in.6-9 in.
Weight7-12 lb7-14 lb
IntelligenceAverageAverage
History
Origin CountryBelgiumChina
Origin Year1880 AD20 BC
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodGood
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyAverageBelow Average
Pet FriendlyVery GoodBelow Average
Stranger FriendlyAverageBelow Average
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Jealous
  • Loving
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Likes To Snuggle
  • Stubborn
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Jealous
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Stubborn
Living Environment
ApartmentYesYes
IndoorYesYes
Small YardNoNo
Medium YardNoNo
Large YardNoNo
Temperature Tolerance ¹55°F to 80°F55°F to 75°F
Barks/HowlsVery OftenVery Often
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighLow-Medium
Exercise RequiredMediumLow
Top Running Speed12 mph12 mph
StrengthLowLow
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceMedium-HighMedium
SheddingLowHigh
DanderLowMedium
Drool AmountNoneNone

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.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NameBrussels GriffonPekingese
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoYes
Family/PackYesNo
IndependentNoNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientNoNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageBelow Average
ChasingAverageBelow Average
Follow CommandsBelow AverageBelow Average
FightingVery LowVery Low
GuardingBelow AverageBelow Average
HerdingBelow AverageBelow Average
HuntingVery LowBelow Average
ProtectionBelow AverageBelow Average
Remove VerminHighBelow Average
SleddingVery LowBelow Average
WatchAverageAverage
Health Comparison
Breed NameBrussels GriffonPekingese
Lifespan
Lifespan12-15 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
AllergiesYesNo
Brachycephalic SyndromeNoYes
CataractsNoYes
Cleft PalateNoYes
CryptorchidismNoYes
DistichiasisNoYes
Ectopic CiliaNoYes
Ectopic CiliaNoYes
EntropionNoYes
Exposure Keratopathy SyndromeNoYes
Hip DysplasiaYesNo
HydrocephalusNoYes
Intervertebral Disk DiseaseNoYes
Keratoconjunctivitis SiccaNoYes
Mitral Valve DiseaseNoYes
Patellar LuxationYesYes
Progressive Retinal AtrophyNoYes
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameBrussels GriffonPekingese
Coat
FurYesYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesYes
Coat Texture
RoughYesNo
ScruffyYesNo
StraightYesYes
WavyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
ShortYesNo
MediumYesNo
LongNoYes
Coat Color(s)
BelgeYesNo
BlackYesYes
Black & TanYesYes
BrownYesNo
ChocolateYesNo
RedYesNo
TanYesNo
WheatenYesNo
BiscuitNoYes
CreamNoYes
FawnNoYes
Fawn BrindleNoYes
Fawn SableNoYes
GrayNoYes
Gray SableNoYes
Light RedNoYes
Red BrindleNoYes
Red SableNoYes
WhiteNoYes