Shar-pei vs Japanese Chin
Compare the Shar-pei to the Japanese Chin. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Japanese Chins.
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
700 AD
-200 BC
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Japanese Chin
Shar-Pei
