Pekingese vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Pekingese to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Yorkshire Terriers.
Compare the Pekingese to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Yorkshire Terriers.
Breed Name | Pekingese | Yorkshire Terrier |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Height | 6-9 in. | 8-9 in. |
Weight | 7-14 lb | 4-7 lb |
Intelligence | Average | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | China | United Kingdom |
Origin Year | 20 BC | 1865 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 | Medium |
Exercise Required | Low | Low |
Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 11 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Medium | High |
Shedding | High | Low |
Dander | Medium | Low |
Drool Amount | None | None |
Breed Name | Pekingese | Yorkshire Terrier |
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 | Very Low |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Very Low |
Chasing | Below Average | Very Low |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
Fighting | Very Low | Very Low |
Guarding | Below Average | Very Low |
Herding | Below Average | Very Low |
Hunting | Below Average | Average |
Protection | Below Average | Very Low |
Remove Vermin | Below Average | High |
Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
Watch | Average | Average |
Breed Name | Pekingese | Yorkshire Terrier |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Brachycephalic Syndrome | Yes | No |
Cataracts | Yes | No |
Cleft Palate | Yes | No |
Collapsed Trachea | No | Yes |
Cryptorchidism | Yes | No |
Distichiasis | Yes | No |
Ectopic Cilia | Yes | No |
Ectopic Cilia | Yes | No |
Entropion | Yes | No |
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome | Yes | No |
Hydrocephalus | Yes | No |
Hypoglycemia | No | Yes |
Intervertebral Disk Disease | Yes | No |
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | Yes | No |
Mitral Valve Disease | Yes | No |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Portosystemic Liver Shunt | No | Yes |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
Reverse Sneezing | No | Yes |
Breed Name | Pekingese | Yorkshire Terrier |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | No |
Hair | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | No |
Single Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Wavy | Yes | No |
Straight | Yes | No |
Silky | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Long | Yes | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Biscuit | Yes | No |
Black | Yes | No |
Black & Tan | Yes | Yes |
Cream | Yes | No |
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 | No |
White | Yes | No |
Black & Gold | No | Yes |
Blue & Gold | No | Yes |
Blue & Tan | No | Yes |