Comparison: Pekingese and Pug

Pekingese and Pug are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Pekingese
Photo: Rwc2118, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Pug
Photo: Dale Leschnitzer from Los Alamos, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0, source
PekingesePug
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originChinaChina
CategoryVery small (toy)Small
Height at withers15–25 cm25–28 cm
Weight3–6 kg6–8 kg
Life span12–14 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Long dense coat with a mane and plumed tail
  • Flat face, wide head
  • Short legs, heavy forehand
  • Wrinkled face and short flat muzzle
  • Curled tail, compact stocky build
  • Fawn or black with a black mask
CoatLong, coarse, straight outer coat with dense undercoat.Short, smooth, glossy coat; fawn or black.
PurposeAn imperial palace dog of Beijing, brought to Europe after the 1860 looting of the Summer Palace.An ancient Chinese companion dog, later popular at European courts; motto ´multum in parvo´.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.