Shar-pei vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Shar-pei to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and American Pit Bull Terriers.
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
30-90 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1898 AD
-200 BC
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-85 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Medium
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-12 Years
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short
Short
American Pit Bull Terrier
Shar-Pei
