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Name	Pekingese	Pomeranian	Akita Chow
Origins	China	Germany Poland	Japan China
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chinese Spaniel Lion Dog Peke Peking Palasthund Pelchie Dog Peking Lion Dog	Deutsche Spitze Pom Pom Spitz Enano Spitz Nain Zwergspitz Zwers Pom	Chakita
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow? Which is the smallest dog, Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow?	Small	Small	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Pekingese or Pomeranian or Pomeranian? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow weight comparison:	8-10 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	9 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow height comparison:	6-9 inches (30.4-45 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	7.5 inches (30.24.5 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow?	Very frequent: The Pekingese is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Pomeranian is quite easy to get.	Average: The Akita Chow is a commonly available dog breed.

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow intelligence:	Low: The Pekingese is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow trainability comparison.	Pekingese dogs are easy to train. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita Chow dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow?	Pekingese dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Akita Chow dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Pekingese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Pomeranian dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Akita Chow dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Intelligent Affectionate Aggressive Good-natured Opinionated	Active Playful Intelligent Friendly Docile Lively Sociable Attentive Trainable Extroverted	Aloof Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Loyal Quiet Faithful Vigilant Detached Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Pekingese dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow?	High: Pekingese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pomeranian dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Akita Chow dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow social needs comparison:	Pekingese dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Pomeranian dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita Chow dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Pekingese dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Akita Chow dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Pekingese dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Pomeranian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Akita Chow 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Pekingese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomeranian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Akita Chow dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Pomeranian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pekingese bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pomeranian bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita Chow bite force: Ordinary.
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 Pekingese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita Chow has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow mouthiness comparison:	Pekingese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pomeranian dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita Chow dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow?	Pekingeses are commonly healthy dogs.	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow health problems comparison:	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	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Allergies Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Seizures Dry Eye Heatstroke Heat Intolerance	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis Ectropion
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Pekingese should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita Chow should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow lifespan comparison. How long do Pekingese, Pomeranian and Akita Chow breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Pekingese: 14 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Pomeranian: 14 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Akita Chow: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow energy level comparison:	Pekingese dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Pomeranian dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Akita Chow dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Pekingese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Pomeranian dogs exercise need is minimal.	Akita Chow dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow?	Pekingese dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Pomeranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Akita Chow dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups 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? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Pekingese has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pomeranian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita Chow's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow coat comparison:	Dense	Fluffy	Fluffy Dense Rough Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Pekingese, Pomeranian and Akita Chow color?	Black Gray Red Cream White Fawn	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Orange	Black Red Blue Cream White Brown Fawn Cinnamon
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow? Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Akita Chow requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow? Pekingese or Pomeranian or {name3 shedding:	Pekingese dogs shed moderately. See more.	Pomeranian dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita Chow dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow?	High 🔼 The Pekingese has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita Chow has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Pekingese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita Chow drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Good With Comparison

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

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Pekingese or Pomeranian or Akita Chow? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow?	Not really Pekingese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita Chow 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow 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 Pekingese and Pomeranian and Akita Chow have?	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Pekingese vs Pomeranian vs Akita Chow Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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