Pekingese vs Swedish Vallhund
Compare the Pekingese to the Swedish Vallhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Swedish Vallhunds.
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
12-16 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Origin Country
China
Sweden
Origin Year
-20 BC
800 AD
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
High
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Pekingese
Swedish Vallhund
