Shar-pei vs Pomeranian
Compare the Shar-pei to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Pomeranians.
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-12 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1500 AD
-200 BC
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-12 Years
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Long
Short
Pomeranian
Shar-Pei
