Shar-pei vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Shar-pei to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Miniature Poodles.
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
10-15 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
12-18 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1700 AD
-200 BC
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
High
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
8-12 Years
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Long
Short
Miniature Poodle
Shar-Pei
