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.

Maltese vs Pekingese
Maltese
Pekingese
Maltese
Pekingese
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General Details
Maltese
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Maltese
Pekingese
Origin Country
Malta
China
Origin Year
-200 BC
-20 BC
Temperament
Maltese
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Maltese
Pekingese
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Jealous
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Maltese
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Maltese
Pekingese
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Maltese
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Maltese
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Maltese
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Maltese
Pekingese
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
None
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Maltese
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Maltese
Pekingese
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Shaker syndrome
Entropion
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Distichiasis
Ectopic cilia
Dry eye
Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Cleft palate
Exposure keratopathy
Intervertebral disc disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Maltese
Pekingese
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Maltese
Pekingese
Breed Colors
White
Biscuit
Black
Black and Tan
Cream
Fawn
Gray
Light Red
Red
Red Brindle
White
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