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Pekingese
Pekingese
VS
King Charles Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Breeds
Pekingese
Comparisons
King Charles Spaniel

Pekingese vs King Charles Spaniel

Compare Pekingese and King Charles Spaniel 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
King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
15 – 23 cm
29 – 30 cm
Weight
3 – 7 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
1 – 13 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5

Characteristics

Pekingese
Tiny
King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Small

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 King Charles Spaniel
Small, aristocratic toy spaniel with a domed head, short nose and large dark eyes, bred as a devoted lap companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it thrives on constant human contact. Long, silky coat needs regular grooming; prone to heart, eye and brachycephalic‑related issues.

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