Shar-pei vs Irish Terrier
Compare the Shar-pei to the Irish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Irish Terriers.
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Ireland
China
Origin Year
1875 AD
-200 BC
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Terrier
Shar-Pei
