Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Pekingese Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction
- Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano: Overview
- Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano
- The Similarities Between the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano
- Size (Weight and Height) of Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano
- Lifespan of Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano
- Temperament of the Spinone Italiano Versus the Pekingese
- Price of Pekingese versus Price of Spinone Italiano
- The Popularity of Pekingese versus Popularity of Spinone Italiano
- Tolerates Being Alone: Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano
- Do Pekingeses shed more than Spinone Italianos?
- Which one drools more, the Pekingese or the Spinone Italiano
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Pekingese or the Spinone Italiano?
- Does the Pekingese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spinone Italiano?
- Do Pekingeses Bark and Howl? What about Spinone Italianos?
- Can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Pekingese vs. Spinone Italiano
- Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pekingese or the Spinone Italiano?
- Are Pekingeses good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?
- How Kid-friendly are Pekingeses and Spinone Italianos?
- Is the Pekingese Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pekingese
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spinone Italiano
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano. Which One is a Better Pet?
Pekingese Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano? 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 Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano. 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 Spinone Italiano.
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 Spinone Italiano.
Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano: Overview
A very important difference between the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pekingese is a tiny-sized dog while the Spinone Italiano is a large-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 Spinone Italiano belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Pekingese to the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano
| Factor | Pekingese | Spinone Italiano |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 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 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | 22 to 28 inches |
| Weight | 7 to 14 pounds | 61 to 86 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.0 years |
| Average Price | $1930 | $1180 |
| Price Range | $1288 – $2500 | $1000 – $1000 |
| Temperament Score | 93.3 percent | 50.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 86 | 112 |
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 Spinone Italiano. 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 Spinone Italiano is 86 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Spinone Italiano is a better pet than the Pekingese. So, you should get the Spinone Italiano!
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 Spinone Italiano so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano
Below is a list of where the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano are most different:
The Similarities Between the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano
The Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano.
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, Spinone Italianos weigh 61 to 86 pounds when fully grown. Spinone Italianos are 22 to 28 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano
The lifespan of Pekingeses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pekingeses is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Spinone Italianos is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Spinone Italianos is 12.0 years.
Pekingeses live longer than Spinone Italianos.
Temperament of the Spinone Italiano Versus the Pekingese
The Pekingese has a better temperament than the Spinone Italiano.
This is because the temperament score for the Pekingese is 93.3 percent while the temperament score for the Spinone Italiano is 50.0 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 50.0 percent, the Spinone Italiano has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pekingese and the Spinone Italiano by measuring the temperaments of 15 Pekingeses and 6 Spinone Italianos.
Price of Pekingese versus Price of Spinone Italiano
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 Spinone Italiano puppy is $1180. The price of the Spinone Italiano typically ranges from $1000 – $1000. However, the price of the Spinone Italiano can be as low as $1000 and as high as $3000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 30 Spinone Italiano puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Pekingese is more expensive than the Spinone Italiano.
| Pekingese | Spinone Italiano | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1930 | $1180 |
| Price Range | $1288 to $2500 | $1000 to $1000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Pekingese and Spinone Italiano. For different price points, the charts show how many Pekingese puppies or how many Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italianos
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Pekingese puppy or the Spinone Italiano 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.
The Popularity of Pekingese versus Popularity of Spinone Italiano
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 Spinone Italiano over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pekingese is more popular with dog owners than the Spinone Italiano. 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 Spinone Italiano is 112 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Pekingese
Popularity of Spinone Italiano
| Year | Pekingese Popularity Rank | Spinone Italiano Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 77 | 117 |
| 2014 | 82 | 118 |
| 2015 | 80 | 112 |
| 2016 | 93 | 105 |
| 2017 | 88 | 111 |
| 2018 | 92 | 109 |
| 2019 | 83 | 116 |
| 2020 | 95 | 110 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano
Pekingeses can be left alone only for a short time.
Spinone Italianos do not like to be left alone.
Do Pekingeses shed more than Spinone Italianos?
Pekingeses shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Spinone Italianos shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Pekingese or the Spinone Italiano
Pekingeses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Spinone Italianos have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Pekingese or the Spinone Italiano?
Pekingeses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Spinone Italianos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Pekingese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spinone Italiano?
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.
Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italianos?
Pekingeses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Spinone Italianos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?
Pekingeses can very well tolerate cold weather.
Spinone Italianos can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Pekingese vs. Spinone Italiano
Pekingeses have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Spinone Italianos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?
Pekingeses cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Spinone Italianos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pekingese or the Spinone Italiano?
Pekingeses do not get along well with other dogs.
Spinone Italianos get along very well with other dogs.
Are Pekingeses good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?
Pekingeses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Spinone Italianos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Pekingeses and Spinone Italianos?
Pekingeses do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Spinone Italianos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Pekingese Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?
Pekingeses are fairly easy to train.
Spinone Italianos are very easy to train.
Is the Pekingese Better for Apartment Owners than the Spinone Italiano?
Pekingeses adapt very well to apartment living.
Spinone Italianos adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pekingese or the Spinone Italiano?
Pekingeses are very good for new dog owners.
Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italiano
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Pekingese and how the Spinone Italiano compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Pekingese and of the Spinone Italiano to other breeds:
Pekingese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pekingese versus Tibetan Terrier Pekingese versus Shih Tzu Pekingese versus Lhasapoo Pekingese versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Pekingese versus Maremma Sheepdog Pekingese versus Cairn Terrier Pekingese versus Mudi Pekingese versus Cavapoo Pekingese versus English Toy Spaniel Pekingese versus Gordon Setter Pekingese versus Chorkie Pekingese versus Scottish Deerhound Pekingese versus Beagle Pekingese versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Pekingese versus Golden Cocker Retriever Pekingese versus Giant Schnauzer Pekingese versus Catahoula Bulldog Pekingese versus Irish Terrier Pekingese versus Irish Wolfhound Pekingese versus Lancashire Heeler Pekingese versus Boxer Pekingese versus Doberman Pinscher Pekingese versus American Foxhound Pekingese versus Xoloitzcuintli Pekingese versus Coton de Tulear
Spinone Italiano Versus Other Dog Breeds
Spinone Italiano versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Spinone Italiano versus Shetland Sheepdog Spinone Italiano versus Black and Tan Coonhound Spinone Italiano versus Biewer Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Kerry Blue Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Cavachon Spinone Italiano versus Briard Spinone Italiano versus Affenpinscher Spinone Italiano versus Tibetan Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Chorkie Spinone Italiano versus Shiloh Shepherd Spinone Italiano versus Bracco Italiano Spinone Italiano versus American Eskimo Dog Spinone Italiano versus Jack Russell Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Korean Jindo Dog Spinone Italiano versus Basset Hound Spinone Italiano versus Plott Spinone Italiano versus Collie Spinone Italiano versus Great Dane Spinone Italiano versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Spinone Italiano versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Spinone Italiano versus Mudi Spinone Italiano versus Patterdale Terrier Spinone Italiano versus American Staffordshire Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Brittany
Conclusion: Pekingese versus Spinone Italiano. 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 Spinone Italiano better suits you and your family.