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- English Toy Spaniel Versus Pekingese: Introduction
- English Toy Spaniel versus Pekingese: Overview
- English Toy Spaniel versus Pekingese: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese
- The Similarities Between the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese
- Size (Weight and Height) of English Toy Spaniel versus Pekingese
- Price of English Toy Spaniel versus Price of Pekingese
- The Popularity of English Toy Spaniel versus Popularity of Pekingese
- Tolerates Being Alone: English Toy Spaniel versus Pekingese
- How Kid-friendly are English Toy Spaniels and Pekingeses?
- Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which one drools more, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pekingese
- Wanderlust Potential: English Toy Spaniel vs. Pekingese
- Is the English Toy Spaniel Easier to Train than the Pekingese?
- Do English Toy Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Pekingeses?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pekingese?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pekingese?
- Does the English Toy Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pekingese?
- Are English Toy Spaniels good family dogs? What about Pekingeses?
- Do English Toy Spaniels shed more than Pekingeses?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Toy Spaniel
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pekingese
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: English Toy Spaniel versus Pekingese. Which One is a Better Pet?
English Toy Spaniel Versus Pekingese: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel or the Pekingese
English Toy Spaniel versus Pekingese: Overview
A very important difference between the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The English Toy Spaniel is a small-sized dog while the Pekingese is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese are Companion Dogs. This means both the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese 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.
English Toy Spaniel versus Pekingese: Comparison Table
The table below compares the English Toy Spaniel 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.
| Factor | English Toy Spaniel | Pekingese |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 8 to 14 pounds | 7 to 14 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $2350 | $1930 |
| Price Range | $2250 – $2525 | $1288 – $2500 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 134 | 86 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the English Toy Spaniel 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 a English Toy Spaniel is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Pekingese is 77 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pekingese is a better pet than the English Toy Spaniel. So, you should get the Pekingese!
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 English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese
Below is a list of where the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese are most different:
The Similarities Between the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese
The English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of English Toy Spaniel versus Pekingese
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese.
English Toy Spaniels weigh 8 to 14 pounds when fully grown. English Toy Spaniels are 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder 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.
Price of English Toy Spaniel versus Price of Pekingese
The average price of the English Toy Spaniel puppy is $2350. The price of the English Toy Spaniel typically ranges from $2250 – $2525. However, the price of a English Toy Spaniel can be as low as $2000 and as high as $2550. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 3 English Toy Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Pekingese puppy is $1930. The price of the Pekingese typically ranges from $1288 – $2500. However, the price of a Pekingese can be as low as $700 and as high as $7500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 138 Pekingese puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The English Toy Spaniel is more expensive than the Pekingese.
| English Toy Spaniel | Pekingese | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2350 | $1930 |
| Price Range | $2250 to $2525 | $1288 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the English Toy Spaniel and Pekingese. For different price points, the charts show how many English Toy Spaniel puppies or how many Pekingese puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of English Toy Spaniels. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Pekingeses
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the English Toy Spaniel puppy or the Pekingese puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
The Popularity of English Toy Spaniel versus Popularity of Pekingese
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pekingese is more popular with dog owners than the English Toy Spaniel. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Pekingese is 86 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the English Toy Spaniel is 134 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of English Toy Spaniel
Popularity of Pekingese
| Year | English Toy Spaniel Popularity Rank | Pekingese Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 135 | 77 |
| 2014 | 138 | 82 |
| 2015 | 129 | 80 |
| 2016 | 130 | 93 |
| 2017 | 134 | 88 |
| 2018 | 135 | 92 |
| 2019 | 139 | 83 |
| 2020 | 138 | 95 |
Tolerates Being Alone: English Toy Spaniel versus Pekingese
English Toy Spaniels do not like to be left alone.
Pekingeses can be left alone only for a short time.
How Kid-friendly are English Toy Spaniels and Pekingeses?
English Toy Spaniels do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Pekingeses do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather?
English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Pekingeses can very well tolerate cold weather.
Can English Toy Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather?
English Toy Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Pekingeses cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which one drools more, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pekingese
English Toy Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.
Pekingeses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Wanderlust Potential: English Toy Spaniel vs. Pekingese
English Toy Spaniels do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Pekingeses have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Is the English Toy Spaniel Easier to Train than the Pekingese?
English Toy Spaniels are fairly easy to train.
Pekingeses are fairly easy to train.
Do English Toy Spaniels Bark and Howl? What about Pekingeses?
English Toy Spaniels bark and howl, but not very much.
Pekingeses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Is the English Toy Spaniel Better for Apartment Owners than the Pekingese?
English Toy Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.
Pekingeses adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pekingese?
English Toy Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.
Pekingeses are very good for new dog owners.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pekingese?
English Toy Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.
Pekingeses do not get along well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the English Toy Spaniel or the Pekingese?
English Toy Spaniels are very easy to groom.
Pekingeses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the English Toy Spaniel Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pekingese?
English Toy Spaniels 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.
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.
Are English Toy Spaniels good family dogs? What about Pekingeses?
English Toy Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Pekingeses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Do English Toy Spaniels shed more than Pekingeses?
English Toy Spaniels shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Pekingeses shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the English Toy Spaniel
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the English Toy Spaniel that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the English Toy Spaniel:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pekingese
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pekingese that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Pekingese:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the English Toy Spaniel and how the Pekingese compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the English Toy Spaniel and of the Pekingese to other breeds:
English Toy Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds
English Toy Spaniel versus Miniature Poodle English Toy Spaniel versus German Pinscher English Toy Spaniel versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier English Toy Spaniel versus Fila Brasileiro English Toy Spaniel versus Dachshund English Toy Spaniel versus Kishu Ken English Toy Spaniel versus Ibizan Hound English Toy Spaniel versus Schipperke English Toy Spaniel versus Black Russian Terrier English Toy Spaniel versus Harrier
Pekingese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pekingese versus Boxer Pekingese versus Harrier Pekingese versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pekingese versus Bichon Frise Pekingese versus Berger Picard Pekingese versus Azawakh Pekingese versus Lhasa Apso Pekingese versus Plott Pekingese versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Pekingese versus Chinese Crested
Conclusion: English Toy Spaniel 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 English Toy Spaniel and the Pekingese better suits you and your family.