Pekingese
VS
German Pinscher
Pekingese vs German Pinscher
Compare Pekingese and German Pinscher side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Pekingese
German Pinscher
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
15 – 23 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
3 – 7 kg
14 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
1 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
2/5
2/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Pekingese
Tiny
German Pinscher
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Pekingese
Small, solid toy dog once reserved for Chinese royalty, the Pekingese has a lion‑like mane, flat face, and long double coat needing regular grooming. Calm yet proud and independent, it bonds closely with chosen people, needs modest exercise, and serves as an alert, loyal watchdog.
About German Pinscher
Medium, athletic German farm dog with sleek low‑maintenance coat in black‑and‑tan or red. Intelligent, alert, loyal and protective yet reserved with strangers. Needs plenty of exercise, mental work, firm positive training and close family involvement; generally robust and long‑lived.
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