Maltese vs Pekingese
Compare the Maltese to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Maltese and Pekingese.
Compare the Maltese to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Maltese and Pekingese.
Breed Name | Maltese | Pekingese |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Height | 8-10 in. | 6-9 in. |
Weight | 4-9 lb | 7-14 lb |
Intelligence | Average | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | Malta | China |
Origin Year | 200 BC | 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 | Low | Low |
Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 12 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | High | Medium |
Shedding | Low | High |
Dander | Low | Medium |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Maltese | 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 | Very Low | Below Average |
Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
Chasing | Very Low | Below Average |
Follow Commands | Very Low | Below Average |
Fighting | Very Low | Very Low |
Guarding | Very Low | Below Average |
Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
Hunting | Very Low | Below Average |
Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
Watch | Very Low | Average |
Breed Name | Maltese | Pekingese |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Brachycephalic Syndrome | No | Yes |
Cataracts | No | Yes |
Cleft Palate | No | Yes |
Collapsed Trachea | Yes | No |
Cryptorchidism | No | Yes |
Distichiasis | No | Yes |
Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
Ectopic Cilia | No | Yes |
Entropion | No | Yes |
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome | No | Yes |
Hydrocephalus | No | Yes |
Hypoglycemia | Yes | No |
Intervertebral Disk Disease | No | Yes |
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | No | Yes |
Mitral Valve Disease | No | Yes |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Portosystemic Liver Shunt | Yes | No |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
Reverse Sneezing | Yes | No |
White Dog Shaker Syndrome | Yes | No |
Breed Name | Maltese | Pekingese |
Coat | ||
Hair | Yes | No |
Fur | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Single Coat | Yes | No |
Double Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | No |
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Wavy | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
White | Yes | Yes |
White & Lemon | Yes | No |
White & Tan | Yes | No |
Biscuit | No | Yes |
Black | No | Yes |
Black & Tan | 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 |