Pekingese vs Pomeranian
Compare the Pekingese to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Pomeranians.
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
-20 BC
1500 AD
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Pekingese
Pomeranian
