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.
Compare the Pekingese to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Pomeranians.
Breed Name | Pekingese | Pomeranian |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
Height | 6-9 in. | 7-12 in. |
Weight | 7-14 lb | 3-7 lb |
Intelligence | Average | High |
History | ||
Origin Country | China | Germany |
Origin Year | 20 BC | 1500 AD |
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 75°F | 55°F to 80°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | Low-Medium | High |
Exercise Required | Low | Low |
Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 12 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Medium | Medium |
Shedding | High | Medium |
Dander | Medium | Medium |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Pekingese | Pomeranian |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | Yes | Yes |
Family/Pack | No | No |
Independent | No | Yes |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | Yes | Yes |
Focused & Patient | No | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
Fighting | Very Low | Below Average |
Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
Watch | Average | High |
Breed Name | Pekingese | Pomeranian |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-16 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Allergies | No | Yes |
Brachycephalic Syndrome | Yes | No |
Cataracts | Yes | Yes |
Cleft Palate | Yes | No |
Collapsed Trachea | No | Yes |
Cryptorchidism | Yes | No |
Distichiasis | Yes | No |
Dry Eye | No | Yes |
Ectopic Cilia | Yes | No |
Ectopic Cilia | Yes | No |
Entropion | Yes | No |
Epilepsy | No | Yes |
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome | Yes | No |
Heat Intolerance | No | Yes |
Heatstroke | No | Yes |
Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
Hydrocephalus | Yes | No |
Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
Intervertebral Disk Disease | Yes | No |
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | Yes | No |
Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
Mitral Valve Disease | Yes | No |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Patent Ductus Arteriosis | No | Yes |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
Seizures | No | Yes |
Breed Name | Pekingese | Pomeranian |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Wavy | Yes | No |
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Silky | No | Yes |
Wooly | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Biscuit | Yes | No |
Black | Yes | Yes |
Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
Cream | Yes | Yes |
Fawn | Yes | No |
Fawn Brindle | Yes | No |
Fawn Sable | Yes | No |
Gray | Yes | No |
Gray Sable | Yes | No |
Light Red | Yes | No |
Red Brindle | Yes | No |
Red Sable | Yes | Yes |
White | Yes | Yes |
Beaver | No | Yes |
Beaver Sable | No | Yes |
Black & Brindle | No | Yes |
Blue | No | Yes |
Blue & Tan | No | Yes |
Blue Brindle | No | Yes |
Blue Merle | No | Yes |
Blue Sable | No | Yes |
Chocolate | No | Yes |
Chocolate & Tan | No | Yes |
Chocolate Merle | No | Yes |
Chocolate Sable | No | Yes |
Cream Sable | No | Yes |
Orange | No | Yes |
Orange Sable | No | Yes |
Red | No | Yes |
Tri-colored | No | Yes |
Wolf Sable | No | Yes |