Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Pekingese Versus Shiba Inu: Introduction
- Pekingese versus Shiba Inu: Overview
- Pekingese versus Shiba Inu: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu
- The Similarities Between the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu
- Size (Weight and Height) of Pekingese versus Shiba Inu
- Lifespan of Pekingese versus Shiba Inu
- Temperament of the Pekingese Versus the Shiba Inu
- Price of Pekingese versus Price of Shiba Inu
- Adopting the Pekingese versus Adopting the Shiba Inu
- The Popularity of Pekingese versus Popularity of Shiba Inu
- Tolerates Being Alone: Pekingese versus Shiba Inu
- Do Pekingeses shed more than Shiba Inus?
- Which one drools more, the Pekingese or the Shiba Inu
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Pekingese or the Shiba Inu?
- Does the Pekingese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Shiba Inu?
- Do Pekingeses Bark and Howl? What about Shiba Inus?
- Can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Shiba Inus Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Pekingese vs. Shiba Inu
- Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Shiba Inus Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pekingese or the Shiba Inu?
- Are Pekingeses good family dogs? What about Shiba Inus?
- How Kid-friendly are Pekingeses and Shiba Inus?
- Is the Pekingese Easier to Train than the Shiba Inu?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pekingese
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Shiba Inu
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Pekingese versus Shiba Inu. Which One is a Better Pet?
Pekingese Versus Shiba Inu: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu? 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 Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu. 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 Shiba Inu.
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 Shiba Inu.
Pekingese versus Shiba Inu: Overview
A very important difference between the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pekingese is a tiny-sized dog while the Shiba Inu is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu are Companion Dogs. This means both the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu 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.
Pekingese versus Shiba Inu: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Pekingese to the Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu
| Factor | Pekingese | Shiba Inu |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 16 years |
| Easygoing | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | 13 to 17 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 7 to 14 pounds | 17 to 23 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 14.0 years |
| Average Price | $1930 | $2130 |
| Price Range | $1288 – $2500 | $1600 – $2500 |
| Temperament Score | 93.3 percent | 67.9 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 86 | 44 |
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 Shiba Inu. 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 Shiba Inu is 82 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Shiba Inu is a better pet than the Pekingese. So, you should get the Shiba Inu!
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 Shiba Inu so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu
Below is a list of where the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu are most different:
The Similarities Between the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu
The Pekingese and the Shiba Inu are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Pekingese versus Shiba Inu
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu.
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, Shiba Inus weigh 17 to 23 pounds when fully grown. Shiba Inus are 13 to 17 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Pekingese versus Shiba Inu
The lifespan of Pekingeses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pekingeses is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Shiba Inus is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Shiba Inus is 14.0 years.
Shiba Inus live longer than Pekingeses.
Temperament of the Pekingese Versus the Shiba Inu
The Pekingese has a better temperament than the Shiba Inu.
This is because the temperament score for the Pekingese is 93.3 percent while the temperament score for the Shiba Inu is 67.9 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 67.9 percent, the Shiba Inu has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pekingese and the Shiba Inu by measuring the temperaments of 15 Pekingeses and 28 Shiba Inus.
Price of Pekingese versus Price of Shiba Inu
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 reviewing the prices of 138 Pekingese puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Shiba Inu puppy is $2130. The price of the Shiba Inu typically ranges from $1600 – $2500. However, the price of the Shiba Inu can be as low as $600 and as high as $6995. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 283 Shiba Inu puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Shiba Inu is more expensive than the Pekingese.
| Pekingese | Shiba Inu | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1930 | $2130 |
| Price Range | $1288 to $2500 | $1600 to $2500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Pekingese and Shiba Inu. For different price points, the charts show how many Pekingese puppies or how many Shiba Inu puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Pekingeses. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Shiba Inus
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Pekingese puppy or the Shiba Inu 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Pekingese versus Adopting the Shiba Inu
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Pekingeses and many Shiba Inus 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 Billy that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Pekingeses like Billy on pefinder.com.
Also, like Pekingeses, Shiba Inus are also available for adoption. For example, Fozzie is a Male Shiba Inu that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Shiba Inus like Fozzie that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Leo is the name of another Pekingese (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Koma is an adorable Male Shiba Inu on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Pekingeses and Shiba Inus that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Pekingese versus Popularity of Shiba Inu
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 Shiba Inu over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Shiba Inu is more popular with dog owners than the Pekingese. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Shiba Inu is 44 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Pekingese is 86 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Pekingese
Popularity of Shiba Inu
| Year | Pekingese Popularity Rank | Shiba Inu Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 77 | 46 |
| 2014 | 82 | 47 |
| 2015 | 80 | 45 |
| 2016 | 93 | 44 |
| 2017 | 88 | 45 |
| 2018 | 92 | 44 |
| 2019 | 83 | 45 |
| 2020 | 95 | 43 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Pekingese versus Shiba Inu
Pekingeses can be left alone only for a short time.
Shiba Inus can be left alone for some time without problems.
Do Pekingeses shed more than Shiba Inus?
Pekingeses shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Shiba Inus shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Pekingese or the Shiba Inu
Pekingeses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Shiba Inus do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Pekingese or the Shiba Inu?
Pekingeses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Shiba Inus are very easy to groom.
Does the Pekingese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Shiba Inu?
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.
Shiba Inus have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Pekingeses Bark and Howl? What about Shiba Inus?
Pekingeses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Shiba Inus are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Shiba Inus Tolerate Cold Weather?
Pekingeses can very well tolerate cold weather.
Shiba Inus can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Pekingese vs. Shiba Inu
Pekingeses have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Shiba Inus have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Shiba Inus Tolerate Hot Weather?
Pekingeses cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Shiba Inus can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pekingese or the Shiba Inu?
Pekingeses do not get along well with other dogs.
Shiba Inus get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Pekingeses good family dogs? What about Shiba Inus?
Pekingeses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Shiba Inus are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Pekingeses and Shiba Inus?
Pekingeses do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Shiba Inus get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Pekingese Easier to Train than the Shiba Inu?
Pekingeses are fairly easy to train.
Shiba Inus are not easy to train.
Is the Pekingese Better for Apartment Owners than the Shiba Inu?
Pekingeses adapt very well to apartment living.
Shiba Inus adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pekingese or the Shiba Inu?
Pekingeses are very good for new dog owners.
Shiba Inus 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 Shiba Inu
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Pekingese and how the Shiba Inu compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Pekingese and of the Shiba Inu to other breeds:
Pekingese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pekingese versus Bull Terrier Pekingese versus Cockapoo Pekingese versus Border Terrier Pekingese versus Peek A Poo Pekingese versus Shih Tzu Pekingese versus Mountain Cur Pekingese versus Kerry Blue Terrier Pekingese versus Cocker Spaniel Pekingese versus Collie Pekingese versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Pekingese versus English Setter Pekingese versus Karelian Bear Dog Pekingese versus Westiepoo Pekingese versus Brittany Pekingese versus Bich Poo Pekingese versus Dogue de Bordeaux Pekingese versus Yorkshire Terrier Pekingese versus Standard Poodle Pekingese versus German Wirehaired Pointer Pekingese versus Tibetan Terrier Pekingese versus Border Collie Pekingese versus Pomchi Pekingese versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pekingese versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Pekingese versus Tibetan Mastiff
Shiba Inu Versus Other Dog Breeds
Shiba Inu versus Belgian Sheepdog Shiba Inu versus Toy Fox Terrier Shiba Inu versus Bloodhound Shiba Inu versus Yorkipoo Shiba Inu versus Braque du Bourbonnais Shiba Inu versus German Shorthaired Pointer Shiba Inu versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Shiba Inu versus Cockalier Shiba Inu versus Shih Tzu Shiba Inu versus Italian Greyhound Shiba Inu versus Bernedoodle Shiba Inu versus Kai Ken Shiba Inu versus Afghan Hound Shiba Inu versus Schipperke Shiba Inu versus Westiepoo Shiba Inu versus Norwegian Lundehund Shiba Inu versus Peek A Poo Shiba Inu versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Shiba Inu versus Lancashire Heeler Shiba Inu versus Boykin Spaniel Shiba Inu versus Italian Greyhound Shiba Inu versus Miniature Poodle Shiba Inu versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Shiba Inu versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Shiba Inu versus Spinone Italiano
Conclusion: Pekingese versus Shiba Inu. 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 Shiba Inu better suits you and your family.