Dachshund vs Pekingese
Compare the Dachshund to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Pekingese.
Dachshund
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Pekingese
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1400 AD
-20 BC
Dachshund
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Pekingese
Dachshund
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
Dachshund
Pekingese
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Pekingese
Dachshund
Pekingese
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Dachshund
Pekingese
