Chow Chow vs Pekingese
Compare the Chow Chow to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Pekingese.
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-150 BC
-20 BC
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Chow Chow
Pekingese
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Chow Chow
Pekingese
