Pekingese vs Dogo Argentino
Compare the Pekingese to the Dogo Argentino. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Dogo Argentinos.
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Origin Country
China
Argentina
Origin Year
-20 BC
1928 AD
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Pekingese
Dogo Argentino
