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
- 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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| 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 |
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.
| 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 |