Pekingese vs Chinese Imperial Dog
Compare the Pekingese to the Chinese Imperial Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Chinese Imperial Dogs.
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
4-9 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
3-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-20 BC
1970 AD
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
10 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Low
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Pekingese
Chinese Imperial Dog
