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.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - Both the Pekingese and Pomeranian are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
  • Children - Both the Pekingese and Pomeranian are okay with children.
  • Grooming - Both breeds have high grooming requirements, but the Pomeranian is slightly easier to groom between the two.
  • Barking - Both the Pekingese and Pomeranian are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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Pekingese vs Pomeranian
Pekingese Puppy
Red Pomeranian Dog
Breed NamePekingesePomeranian
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-15 yrs.12-16 yrs.
Height6-9 in.7-12 in.
Weight7-14 lb3-7 lb
IntelligenceAverageHigh
History
Origin CountryChinaGermany
Origin Year20 BC1500 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessGoodGood
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyBelow AverageBelow Average
Pet FriendlyBelow AverageBelow Average
Stranger FriendlyBelow AverageGood
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Jealous
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Stubborn
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Jealous
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentYesYes
IndoorYesYes
Small YardNoNo
Medium YardNoNo
Large YardNoNo
Temperature Tolerance ¹55°F to 75°F55°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsVery OftenVery Often
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelLow-MediumHigh
Exercise RequiredLowLow
Top Running Speed12 mph12 mph
StrengthLowLow
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceMediumMedium
SheddingHighMedium
DanderMediumMedium
Drool AmountNoneNone

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NamePekingesePomeranian
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaYesYes
Family/PackNoNo
IndependentNoYes
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientNoNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageBelow Average
ChasingBelow AverageBelow Average
Follow CommandsBelow AverageBelow Average
FightingVery LowBelow Average
GuardingBelow AverageBelow Average
HerdingBelow AverageBelow Average
HuntingBelow AverageBelow Average
ProtectionBelow AverageBelow Average
Remove VerminBelow AverageBelow Average
SleddingBelow AverageVery Low
WatchAverageHigh
Health Comparison
Breed NamePekingesePomeranian
Lifespan
Lifespan12-15 yrs.12-16 yrs.
Common Health Issues
AllergiesNoYes
Brachycephalic SyndromeYesNo
CataractsYesYes
Cleft PalateYesNo
Collapsed TracheaNoYes
CryptorchidismYesNo
DistichiasisYesNo
Dry EyeNoYes
Ectopic CiliaYesNo
Ectopic CiliaYesNo
EntropionYesNo
EpilepsyNoYes
Exposure Keratopathy SyndromeYesNo
Heat IntoleranceNoYes
HeatstrokeNoYes
Hip DysplasiaNoYes
HydrocephalusYesNo
HypothyroidismNoYes
Intervertebral Disk DiseaseYesNo
Keratoconjunctivitis SiccaYesNo
Legg-perthes DiseaseNoYes
Mitral Valve DiseaseYesNo
Patellar LuxationYesYes
Patent Ductus ArteriosisNoYes
Progressive Retinal AtrophyYesNo
SeizuresNoYes
Appearance Comparison
Breed NamePekingesePomeranian
Coat
FurYesYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesYes
Coat Texture
WavyYesNo
StraightYesYes
SilkyNoYes
WoolyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
LongYesYes
Coat Color(s)
BiscuitYesNo
BlackYesYes
Black & TanYesYes
CreamYesYes
FawnYesNo
Fawn BrindleYesNo
Fawn SableYesNo
GrayYesNo
Gray SableYesNo
Light RedYesNo
Red BrindleYesNo
Red SableYesYes
WhiteYesYes
BeaverNoYes
Beaver SableNoYes
Black & BrindleNoYes
BlueNoYes
Blue & TanNoYes
Blue BrindleNoYes
Blue MerleNoYes
Blue SableNoYes
ChocolateNoYes
Chocolate & TanNoYes
Chocolate MerleNoYes
Chocolate SableNoYes
Cream SableNoYes
OrangeNoYes
Orange SableNoYes
RedNoYes
Tri-coloredNoYes
Wolf SableNoYes