Shar-pei vs Xoloitzcuintle
Compare the Shar-pei to the Xoloitzcuintle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Xoloitzcuintles.
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
9-30 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
5-40 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Mexico
China
Origin Year
-1500 BC
-200 BC
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
High
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Bald
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Hairless
Short
Xoloitzcuintle
Shar-Pei
