Shar-pei vs Poodle
Compare the Shar-pei to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Poodles.
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1200 AD
-200 BC
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Poodle
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Long
Short
Poodle
Shar-Pei
