Chinese Crested vs Shar-pei
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Shar-pei. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Shar-pei.
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-200 BC
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
8-12 Years
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Bald
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Hairless
Short
Chinese Crested
Shar-Pei
