Pekingese vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare the Pekingese to the Tibetan Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Tibetan Terriers.
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-20 BC
10 AD
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Pekingese
Tibetan Terrier
