Shar-pei vs Boerboel
Compare the Shar-pei to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Boerboels.
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
110-180 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
South Africa
China
Origin Year
1652 AD
-200 BC
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
8-12 Years
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boerboel
Shar-Pei
