Chinese Crested vs Pekingese
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Pekingese.
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-20 BC
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Bald
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Hairless
Long
Chinese Crested
Pekingese
