Pekingese vs Silky Terrier

Compare the Pekingese to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Silky Terriers.

Pekingese vs Silky Terrier
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
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General Details
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
China
Australia
Origin Year
-20 BC
1900 AD
Temperament
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
None to Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Mitral valve disease
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Distichiasis
Ectopic cilia
Dry eye
Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Cleft palate
Exposure keratopathy
Intervertebral disc disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Collapsed trachea
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Pekingese
Silky Terrier
Breed Colors
Biscuit
Black
Black and Tan
Cream
Fawn
Gray
Light Red
Red
Red Brindle
White
Black
Blue
Grey
Silver
Tan
White
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