Pekingese vs Schipperke
Compare the Pekingese to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Schipperkes.
Pekingese
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
Schipperke
Origin Country
China
Belgium
Origin Year
-20 BC
1880 AD
Pekingese
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
Schipperke
Pekingese
Schipperke
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Pekingese
Schipperke
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Pekingese
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
High
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Pekingese
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pekingese
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pekingese
Schipperke
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pekingese
Schipperke
Pekingese
Schipperke
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Pekingese
Schipperke
