Shar-pei vs Great Pyrenees
Compare the Shar-pei to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Great Pyrenees.
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Spain
China
Origin Year
-3000 BC
-200 BC
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Long
Short
Great Pyrenees
Shar-Pei
