Shar-pei vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Compare the Shar-pei to the Smooth Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Smooth Fox Terriers.
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
15-19 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1780 AD
-200 BC
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short
Short
Smooth Fox Terrier
Shar-Pei
