Shar-pei vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare the Shar-pei to the Standard Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Standard Schnauzers.
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1842 AD
-200 BC
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-12 Years
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Wrinkly
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short
Short
Standard Schnauzer
Shar-Pei
