Pekingese vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare the Pekingese to the Tibetan Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Tibetan Spaniels.
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
9-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-20 BC
-500 BC
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low to Medium
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Pekingese
Tibetan Spaniel
