Shar-pei vs Doberman Pinscher
Compare the Shar-pei to the Doberman Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Doberman Pinschers.
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1890 AD
-200 BC
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short
Short
Doberman Pinscher
Shar-Pei
