A Detailed Comparison of the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese.

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Boxerdoodle Versus Pekingese: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Boxerdoodle and for the Pekingese. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Boxerdoodle or the Pekingese.

Boxerdoodle versus Pekingese: Overview

A very important difference between the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Boxerdoodle is a medium-sized dog while the Pekingese is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Boxerdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Pekingese belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Boxerdoodle versus Pekingese: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Boxerdoodle to the Pekingese based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese

Factor Boxerdoodle Pekingese
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Height 10 to 25 inches 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight 12 to 70 pounds 7 to 14 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 4/5
Easygoing 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 1/5
General Health 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $1288 – $2500
Average Price No Data $1930
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Boxerdoodle in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Pekingese. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

The Better-Pet score for the Boxerdoodle is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pekingese is 77 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pekingese is not better or worse than the Boxerdoodle. So, you can get the Pekingese or the Boxerdoodle!

Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese

Below is a list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese are most different:

  • Boxerdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Pekingeses adapt well to apartment living.
  • Boxerdoodles do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful. However, Pekingeses do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.

The Similarities Between the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese

The Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese are most similar:

  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese are very easy to train.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

Size Comparison of Boxerdoodle versus Pekingese

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese.

Boxerdoodles weigh 12 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Boxerdoodles are 10 to 25 inches when fully grown.

On the other hand, Pekingeses weigh 7 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Pekingeses are 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

Lifespan of Boxerdoodle versus Pekingese

The lifespan of Boxerdoodles is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Boxerdoodles is 11.0 years.

The lifespan of Pekingeses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pekingeses is 13.5 years.

Pekingeses live longer than Boxerdoodles.

Tolerates Being Alone: Boxerdoodle versus Pekingese

Boxerdoodles do not like to be left alone.

Pekingeses can be left alone only for a short time.

Do Boxerdoodles shed more than Pekingeses?

Boxerdoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

Pekingeses shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

Which one drools more, the Boxerdoodle or the Pekingese

Boxerdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

Pekingeses do have a very low tendency to drool.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxerdoodle or the Pekingese?

Boxerdoodles are moderately easy to groom.

Pekingeses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

Does the Boxerdoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pekingese?

Boxerdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

Pekingeses have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

Do Boxerdoodles Bark and Howl? What about Pekingeses?

Boxerdoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

Pekingeses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather?

Boxerdoodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

Pekingeses can very well tolerate cold weather.

Wanderlust Potential: Boxerdoodle vs. Pekingese

Boxerdoodles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

Pekingeses have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather?

Boxerdoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

Pekingeses cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxerdoodle or the Pekingese?

Boxerdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

Pekingeses do not get along well with other dogs.

Are Boxerdoodles good family dogs? What about Pekingeses?

Boxerdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Pekingeses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

How Kid-friendly are Boxerdoodles and Pekingeses?

Boxerdoodles get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

Pekingeses do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

Is the Boxerdoodle Easier to Train than the Pekingese?

Boxerdoodles are very easy to train.

Pekingeses are fairly easy to train.

Is the Boxerdoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Pekingese?

Boxerdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

Pekingeses adapt very well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boxerdoodle or the Pekingese?

Boxerdoodles are OK for new dog owners.

Pekingeses are very good for new dog owners.

Conclusion: Boxerdoodle versus Pekingese. Which One is a Better Pet?

In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Boxerdoodle and the Pekingese better suits you and your family.