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Name	Dorkie	Scottish Terrier	Pekingese
Origins	United States	Scotland	China
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Dorkie Terrier	Aberdeenie Scottie	Chinese Spaniel Lion Dog Peke Peking Palasthund Pelchie Dog Peking Lion Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Which is the smallest dog, Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Scottish Terrier? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese weight comparison:	5-12 pounds (2-5 kg)	19-23 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)	8-10 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	8.5 pounds (3.5 kg)	21 pounds (8.5-10.5 kg)	9 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese height comparison:	5-9 inches (13-23 cm)	10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	6-9 inches (30.4-45 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	7 inches (18 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	7.5 inches (30.24.5 cm)

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$800-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	Average: The Dorkie is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Scottish Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Pekingese is quite easy to get.

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low: The Pekingese is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese trainability comparison.	Dorkie dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Pekingese dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	Dorkie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Pekingese dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Dorkie dogs are average defenders. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Pekingese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Cheerful	Playful Independent Alert Quick Selfish	Stubborn Intelligent Affectionate Aggressive Good-natured Opinionated
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Pekingese dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese?	High: Dorkie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Scottish Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Pekingese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese social needs comparison:	Dorkie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Pekingese dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Dorkie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Pekingese dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Dorkie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Pekingese dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese playfulness comparison:	Average: Dorkies, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Scottish Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Pekingeses don't really like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese?	A lot: Dorkie is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Scottish Terrier barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Pekingese is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	Very house-friendly dog the Dorkie breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Pekingese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Dorkie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Scottish Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Pekingese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	Dorkie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Scottish Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dorkie bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Scottish Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pekingese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Dorkie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Scottish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pekingese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese mouthiness comparison:	Dorkie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pekingese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese?	Dorkies are commonly healthy dogs.	Scottish Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Pekingeses are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese health problems comparison:	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies	Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease Craniomandibular Osteopathy Scottie Cramp	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Intervertebral Disk Disease Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome Distichiasis Mitral Valve Disease Cryptorchidism Ectopic Cilia Cleft Palate Brachycephalic Syndrome Hydrocephalus Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Dorkie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Scottish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Pekingese should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese lifespan comparison. How long do Dorkie, Scottish Terrier and Pekingese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Dorkie: 14 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Scottish Terrier: 12 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Pekingese: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Scottish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pekingese can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese energy level comparison:	Dorkie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Scottish Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Pekingese dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Dorkie dogs exercise need is minimal.	Scottish Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Pekingese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	Dorkie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Scottish Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Pekingese dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Dorkie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Scottish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Pekingese has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese coat comparison:	Silky Thick	Wiry	Dense
Colors What are the original Dorkie, Scottish Terrier and Pekingese color?	Black Gray Tan White Golden	Black Red Silver Brindle Wheaten	Black Gray Red Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Dorkie requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Scottish Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Dorkie dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Scottish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Pekingese dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese?	Medium ⏺ The Dorkie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Pekingese has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Dorkie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Scottish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pekingese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Dorkie dogs are generally with other pets.	Scottish Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Pekingese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Which dog is more friendly?	Dorkie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Pekingese dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	Dorkie dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Scottish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pekingese dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	Dorkie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Scottish Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Pekingese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese?	Dorkie dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Scottish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Pekingese dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese?	Yes Dorkie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Scottish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Pekingese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Dorkie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Scottish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pekingese is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Dorkies are not the best breed for elderly people.	Scottish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pekingeses are not recommended for elderly people.

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Dorkie or Scottish Terrier or Pekingese? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese?	Not really Dorkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Scottish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pekingese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Dorkie and Scottish Terrier and Pekingese have?	2-5 puppies	2-5 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Dorkie vs Scottish Terrier vs Pekingese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Pekingese Club Of America

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