Shar-pei vs Huntaway
Compare the Shar-pei to the Huntaway. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Huntaways.
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-12 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
New Zealand
China
Origin Year
1870 AD
-200 BC
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-12 Years
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short
Short
Huntaway
Shar-Pei
