Shar-Pei vs Chinese Imperial Dog
Compare the Shar-Pei to the Chinese Imperial Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-Pei and Chinese Imperial Dogs.
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
4-9 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
3-9 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
1970 AD
-200 BC
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chinese Imperial Dog
Shar-Pei
