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Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Comparison – Which dog is better Simkhyi or Chinese Spaniel?

"Find similarities and differences between Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese" Compare Tibetan Spaniel and Pekingese. Which is better: Tibetan Spaniel or Pekingese?
 
 
 
Name Tibetan Spaniel Pekingese
OriginsTibet flagTibet China flagChina
Group Companion Dogs Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Tibetan Spaniel and Pekingese. What other names are these breeds known by?
Simkhyi
Tibbie
Chinese Spaniel
Lion Dog
Peke
Peking Palasthund
Pelchie Dog
Peking Lion Dog
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Tibetan Spaniel and a Pekingese. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Small Small
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Tibetan Spaniel and a Pekingese. Which breed is heavier?
9-15 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg) 8-10 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
12 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg) 9 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Tibetan Spaniel or Pekingese? Is a Tibetan Spaniel taller than a Pekingese?
10 inches (25 cm) 6-9 inches (30.4-45 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
10 inches (25 cm) 7.5 inches (30.24.5 cm)

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Tibetan Spaniel and a Pekingese. Which breed costs more?
$800-$1000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Tibetan Spaniel or Pekingese?
Frequent: The Tibetan Spaniel is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Pekingese is quite easy to get.

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low: The Pekingese is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare training requirements.
Tibetan Spaniel dogs are easy to train.
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Pekingese dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare alertness levels.
Tibetan Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs.
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Pekingese dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare territorial behaviors.
Tibetan Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Pekingese dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Tibetan Spaniel and a Pekingese. How do their temperaments differ?
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Assertive
Willful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Affectionate
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese?
Sensitive: Tibetan Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Pekingese dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese?
High: Tibetan Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Pekingese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese social needs comparison:
Tibetan Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Pekingese dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese?
Tibetan Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Pekingese dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese? Which can be better for hunting?
Tibetan Spaniel 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.
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Pekingese dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Low to Average: The Tibetan Spaniel rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Pekingese is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare play drive and energy.
Average: Tibetan Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Pekingeses don't really like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare living space needs.
Very house-friendly dog the Tibetan Spaniel breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Pekingese breed.

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare adaptability levels.
Tibetan Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Pekingese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Tibetan Spaniel or Pekingese?
Tibetan Spaniel 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.

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Tibetan Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Pekingese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Tibetan Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Pekingese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Tibetan Spaniel bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Pekingese bite force: Weak.

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare average lifespans.
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Tibetan Spaniel: 13 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Pekingese: 14 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare climate tolerances.
Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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.
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Health Concerns
Compare common health issues between a Tibetan Spaniel and a Pekingese. Which breed is healthier?
Tibetan Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Pekingeses are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese?
Frequent
The Tibetan Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Pekingese should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese health problems comparison:
No data available 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

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Which breed is more energetic: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare activity levels.
Tibetan Spaniel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Pekingese dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Tibetan Spaniel or Pekingese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Tibetan Spaniel dogs exercise need is minimal.
Pekingese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Tibetan Spaniel or Pekingese?
Tibetan Spaniel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Pekingese dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare obesity risks.
Average: The Tibetan Spaniel has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Pekingese has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare daily food needs.
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare allergy friendliness.
No See more. No See more.
Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Tibetan Spaniel and Pekingese? Compare breed colors.
Black
Tan
Red
Cream
White
Silver
Sable
Gold
Black
Gray
Red
Cream
White
Fawn
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare maintenance needs.
Average: The Tibetan Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare drooling amounts.
The Tibetan Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Pekingese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare natural smell levels.

Medium

The Tibetan Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Pekingese has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Tibetan Spaniel and a Pekingese? Compare fur types.
Silky Dense
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare bathing frequencies.
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Tibetan Spaniel or Pekingese? Do Tibetan Spaniel dogs shed more than Pekingese dogs?
Tibetan Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal.
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Pekingese dogs shed moderately.
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Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare kid-friendliness.
Tibetan Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pekingese dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Tibetan Spaniel dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Pekingese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Tibetan Spaniel or Pekingese? Which dog is more friendly?
Tibetan Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Pekingese dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Tibetan Spaniel or Pekingese?
Tibetan Spaniel dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Pekingese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Tibetan Spaniel or Pekingese? Can a Tibetan Spaniel and a Pekingese be friends? Do Tibetan Spaniel dogs get along with Pekingese dogs?
Tibetan Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Pekingese dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese?
Yes
Tibetan Spaniel 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
Tibetan Spaniel 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?
Tibetan Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pekingeses are not recommended for elderly people.

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare service capabilities.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Which is better for therapy work: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare therapy capabilities.

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Which is better at detection work: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare scenting abilities.

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 & Rescue Potential
Which is better for search and rescue: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare SAR abilities.

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Which is better on boats: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare maritime abilities.

Not really

Tibetan Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Pekingese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Tibetan Spaniel or a Pekingese? Compare draft work capabilities.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military history between Tibetan Spaniel and Pekingese. Which has stronger military background?

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.

Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Tibetan Spaniel and Pekingese. Which has larger litters?
3-6 puppies 2-4 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Tibetan Spaniel and Pekingese breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Tibetan Spaniel and Pekingese. Which needs longer recovery?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Tibetan Spaniel vs Pekingese Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Tibetan Spaniel and Pekingese. Which groups do they belong to?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Tibetan Spaniel and Pekingese. Which groups are they in?
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Tibetan Spaniel and Pekingese. Which is more widely recognized?
No data available 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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  • Greg

    Dec 24, 2020, 10:34:17 PM:

    Mistake in row: "Good For First Time Owners" It's completely the opposite, Pekingese are very stubborn, whilst Tibetan spaniels are not (or just slightly compared to the Pekingese). I have had both and I am talking from a first-hand experience.