Shar-pei vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare the Shar-pei to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Jack Russell Terriers.
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
10-15 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
13-17 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1819 AD
-200 BC
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
8-12 Years
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short
Short
Jack Russell Terrier
Shar-Pei
