Chihuahua vs Pekingese
Compare the Chihuahua to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Pekingese.
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Origin Country
Mexico
China
Origin Year
1850 AD
-20 BC
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Chihuahua
Pekingese
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Chihuahua
Pekingese
