Australian Shepherd vs Shar-pei
Compare the Australian Shepherd to the Shar-pei. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Shepherds and Shar-pei.
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1840 AD
-200 BC
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Australian Shepherd
Shar-Pei
