Shar-pei vs Cocker Spaniel
Compare the Shar-pei to the Cocker Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Cocker Spaniels.
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Suriname
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-200 BC
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Cocker Spaniel
Shar-Pei
