Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Staffordshire Bull Terrier	Shar-Pei
Origins	England	China
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	82	64
Reviews	7	4
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Other Names	Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull	Chinese Fighting Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$1500-$2000	$1000-$1200

General Appearance - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg)	40-55 pounds (18- 25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)	47.5 pounds (18- 25 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	19 inches (48.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei

Coat	Smooth	Dense
Colors	Brindle Red Blue Fawn White Black	Apricot Blue Cream Red Brown Fawn Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Shar-Pei requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed none to minimal.	Shar-Peis shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Bold Fearless Reliable	Affectionate Independent Reserved Devoted Loving Suspicious
Intelligent Rank	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Shar-Pei's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are quite easy to train.	Shar-Peis are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Shar-Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Shar-Peis are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Shar-Peis may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a social breed.	Shar-Peis are kinda antisocial.
Barking	Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal.	Low: The Shar-Pei barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.	Shar-Peis are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average defenders.	Shar-Peis are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shar-Pei has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shar-Peis have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Shar-Peis tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Shar-Peis have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Shar-Peis are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Staffordshire Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Shar-Peis adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Staffordshire Bull Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Shar-Peis handle alone time quite well.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei

Stranger Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Shar-Peis are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Shar-Peis are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Shar-Peis are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly.	Shar-Peis are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shar-Pei is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shar-Peis are not recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Staffordshire Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Shar-Peis are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Shar-Peis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shar-Pei breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei

Health Issues	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Cataracts Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous	Bloat Cancer Cutaneous Mucinosis Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Fever Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Patellar Luxation Pyoderma Seborrhea
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	8-10 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Shar-Peis have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Staffordshire Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Shar-Peis exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Staffordshire Bull Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Shar-Peis like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Shar-Pei has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler.	The Shar-Pei is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Shar-Pei

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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