Shar-pei vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Shar-pei to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Saint Bernards.
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
18-20 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
40-55 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
China
Switzerland
Origin Year
-200 BC
1695 AD
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-75 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
High
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
8-12 Years
8-10 Years
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wrinkly
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Shar-Pei
Saint Bernard
