Chihuahua vs Shar-pei
Compare the Chihuahua to the Shar-pei. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Shar-pei.
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
8-12 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Mexico
China
Origin Year
1850 AD
-200 BC
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
8-12 Years
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Shar-Pei
