Shar-pei vs Kangal Dog
Compare the Shar-pei to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Kangal Dogs.
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
28-34 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
85-150 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Turkey
China
Origin Year
700 AD
-200 BC
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Kangal Dog
Shar-Pei
