Shar-pei vs Chow Chow
Compare the Shar-pei to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Chow Chows.
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-150 BC
-200 BC
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Shar-Pei
