Golden Retriever vs Pekingese
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Pekingese.
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1865 AD
-20 BC
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Golden Retriever
Pekingese
