Shar-pei vs Great Dane
Compare the Shar-pei to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Great Danes.
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
7-10 Years
8-12 Years
Height
28-38 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
100-200 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
-1400 BC
-200 BC
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
7-10 Years
8-12 Years
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short
Short
Great Dane
Shar-Pei
