Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Pekingese Versus Pharaoh Hound: Introduction
- Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound: Overview
- Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound
- The Similarities Between the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound
- Size (Weight and Height) of Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound
- Lifespan of Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound
- Temperament of the Pharaoh Hound Versus the Pekingese
- Adopting the Pekingese versus Adopting the Pharaoh Hound
- The Intelligence of the Pekingese versus the Intelligence of the Pharaoh Hound
- The Popularity of Pekingese versus Popularity of Pharaoh Hound
- Tolerates Being Alone: Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound
- Do Pekingeses shed more than Pharaoh Hounds?
- Which one drools more, the Pekingese or the Pharaoh Hound
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Pekingese or the Pharaoh Hound?
- Does the Pekingese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pharaoh Hound?
- Do Pekingeses Bark and Howl? What about Pharaoh Hounds?
- Can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Pekingese vs. Pharaoh Hound
- Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pekingese or the Pharaoh Hound?
- Are Pekingeses good family dogs? What about Pharaoh Hounds?
- How Kid-friendly are Pekingeses and Pharaoh Hounds?
- Is the Pekingese Easier to Train than the Pharaoh Hound?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pekingese
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pharaoh Hound
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound. Which One is a Better Pet?
Pekingese Versus Pharaoh Hound: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound? 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 Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pekingese and for the Pharaoh Hound. 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 Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Pekingese or the Pharaoh Hound.
Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound: Overview
A very important difference between the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pekingese is a tiny-sized dog while the Pharaoh Hound is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Pharaoh Hound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Pekingese to the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound
| Factor | Pekingese | Pharaoh Hound |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 11 to 14 years |
| Easygoing | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Height | 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 7 to 14 pounds | 45 to 55 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $1930 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1288 – $2500 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 93.3 percent | 81.8 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 86 | 168 |
| Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 73 | 37 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pekingese 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 Pharaoh Hound. 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 Pekingese is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pharaoh Hound is 84 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pharaoh Hound is a better pet than the Pekingese. So, you should get the Pharaoh Hound!
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 Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound
Below is a list of where the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound are most different:
The Similarities Between the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound
The Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound.
Pekingeses weigh 7 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Pekingeses are 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Pharaoh Hounds weigh 45 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Pharaoh Hounds are 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound
The lifespan of Pekingeses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pekingeses is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Pharaoh Hounds is between 11 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hounds is 12.5 years.
Pekingeses live longer than Pharaoh Hounds.
Temperament of the Pharaoh Hound Versus the Pekingese
The Pekingese has a better temperament than the Pharaoh Hound.
This is because the temperament score for the Pekingese is 93.3 percent while the temperament score for the Pharaoh Hound is 81.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 93.3 percent, the Pekingese has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 81.8 percent, the Pharaoh Hound has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound by measuring the temperaments of 15 Pekingeses and 55 Pharaoh Hounds.
Adopting the Pekingese versus Adopting the Pharaoh Hound
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Pekingeses and many Pharaoh Hounds are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Pekingese named Jack And Pinot that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Pekingeses like Jack And Pinot on pefinder.com.
Also, like Pekingeses, Pharaoh Hounds are also available for adoption. For example, Ruffles is a Male Pharaoh Hound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Pharaoh Hounds like Ruffles that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Joe Joe is the name of another Pekingese (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
You can find more Pekingeses and Pharaoh Hounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Intelligence of the Pekingese versus the Intelligence of the Pharaoh Hound
| Pekingese | Pharaoh Hound | |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Rank | 73 out of 130 dog breeds | 37 out of 130 dog breeds |
| Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More! | Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions |
Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.
According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.
This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.
To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.
Prof. Coren found that the Pekingese has an obedience intelligence rank of 73 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pekingese belongs to the `Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Pekingeses tend to learn new commands after 80 to 100 repetitions or more!.
The Pharaoh Hound has an obedience intelligence rank of 37 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pharaoh Hound belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Pharaoh Hounds tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.
The Pharaoh Hound is more intelligent than the Pekingese.
However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.
The Popularity of Pekingese versus Popularity of Pharaoh Hound
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 Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pekingese is more popular with dog owners than the Pharaoh Hound. 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 Pharaoh Hound is 168 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Pekingese
Popularity of Pharaoh Hound
| Year | Pekingese Popularity Rank | Pharaoh Hound Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 77 | 160 |
| 2014 | 82 | 164 |
| 2015 | 80 | 171 |
| 2016 | 93 | 168 |
| 2017 | 88 | 174 |
| 2018 | 92 | 172 |
| 2019 | 83 | 161 |
| 2020 | 95 | 180 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound
Pekingeses can be left alone only for a short time.
Pharaoh Hounds do not like to be left alone.
Do Pekingeses shed more than Pharaoh Hounds?
Pekingeses shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Pharaoh Hounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Pekingese or the Pharaoh Hound
Pekingeses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Pharaoh Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Pekingese or the Pharaoh Hound?
Pekingeses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Pharaoh Hounds are very easy to groom.
Does the Pekingese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pharaoh Hound?
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.
Pharaoh Hounds 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 Pekingeses Bark and Howl? What about Pharaoh Hounds?
Pekingeses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Pharaoh Hounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Pekingeses can very well tolerate cold weather.
Pharaoh Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Pekingese vs. Pharaoh Hound
Pekingeses have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Pharaoh Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Pekingeses cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Pharaoh Hounds can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pekingese or the Pharaoh Hound?
Pekingeses do not get along well with other dogs.
Pharaoh Hounds get along very well with other dogs.
Are Pekingeses good family dogs? What about Pharaoh Hounds?
Pekingeses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Pharaoh Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Pekingeses and Pharaoh Hounds?
Pekingeses do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Pharaoh Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Pekingese Easier to Train than the Pharaoh Hound?
Pekingeses are fairly easy to train.
Pharaoh Hounds are fairly easy to train.
Is the Pekingese Better for Apartment Owners than the Pharaoh Hound?
Pekingeses adapt very well to apartment living.
Pharaoh Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pekingese or the Pharaoh Hound?
Pekingeses are very good for new dog owners.
Pharaoh Hounds are very good for new dog owners.
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 Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pharaoh Hound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Pekingese and how the Pharaoh Hound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Pekingese and of the Pharaoh Hound to other breeds:
Pekingese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pekingese versus Bluetick Coonhound Pekingese versus American Pit Bull Terrier Pekingese versus Lhasa Apso Pekingese versus Clumber Spaniel Pekingese versus Dogue de Bordeaux Pekingese versus Black Mouth Cur Pekingese versus Bolognese Pekingese versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Pekingese versus Saluki Pekingese versus Flat-Coated Retriever Pekingese versus Aussiedoodle Pekingese versus Jack Russell Terrier Pekingese versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pekingese versus Fila Brasileiro Pekingese versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Pekingese versus Black Mouth Cur Pekingese versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Pekingese versus Maltese Pekingese versus Icelandic Sheepdog Pekingese versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Pekingese versus Clumber Spaniel Pekingese versus Bedlington Terrier Pekingese versus Kooikerhondje Pekingese versus Saint Bernard Pekingese versus Japanese Chin
Pharaoh Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pharaoh Hound versus Pyrenean Shepherd Pharaoh Hound versus Plott Pharaoh Hound versus Weimaraner Pharaoh Hound versus Giant Schnauzer Pharaoh Hound versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Pharaoh Hound versus Dutch Shepherd Pharaoh Hound versus Berger Picard Pharaoh Hound versus Keeshond Pharaoh Hound versus Kooikerhondje Pharaoh Hound versus Bluetick Coonhound Pharaoh Hound versus French Bulldog Pharaoh Hound versus Basset Hound Pharaoh Hound versus Schnoodle Pharaoh Hound versus Keeshond Pharaoh Hound versus Afghan Hound Pharaoh Hound versus Papipoo Pharaoh Hound versus West Highland White Terrier Pharaoh Hound versus Standard Poodle Pharaoh Hound versus Westiepoo Pharaoh Hound versus Whoodle Pharaoh Hound versus Clumber Spaniel Pharaoh Hound versus Tibetan Mastiff Pharaoh Hound versus Beaglier Pharaoh Hound versus American Staffordshire Terrier Pharaoh Hound versus Irish Terrier
Conclusion: Pekingese versus Pharaoh Hound. 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 Pekingese and the Pharaoh Hound better suits you and your family.