Pekingese vs King Charles Spaniel
Compare the Pekingese to the King Charles Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and King Charles Spaniels.
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
8-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-20 BC
1800 AD
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
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
King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Pekingese
King Charles Spaniel
