Which is Better between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher? A Very Detailed Review.

Chinese Shar-Pei versus Doberman Pinscher

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Chinese Shar-Pei Versus Doberman Pinscher: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chinese Shar-Pei and for the Doberman Pinscher. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Doberman Pinscher

Chinese Shar-Pei versus Doberman Pinscher: Overview

A very important difference between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chinese Shar-Pei is a medium-sized dog while the Doberman Pinscher is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher are Working Dogs. This means both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Chinese Shar-Pei versus Doberman Pinscher: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chinese Shar-Pei to the Doberman Pinscher based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Chinese Shar-Pei Doberman Pinscher
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 1/5
General Health 1/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 1/5 5/5
Height 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 3/5
Easygoing 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 2/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 2/5
Intelligence 2/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Weight 40 to 55 pounds 60 to 80 pounds
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 5/5
Life Span 8 to 12 years 10 to 13 years
Average Lifespan 10.0 years 11.5 years
Average Price $1620 $1910
Price Range $1100 – $2000 $1100 – $2500
Temperament Score 71.0 percent 79.5 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Working Aptitude
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 60 15
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 51 5

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chinese Shar-Pei in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Doberman Pinscher. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Chinese Shar-Pei is 68 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Doberman Pinscher is 81 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Doberman Pinscher is a better pet than the Chinese Shar-Pei. So, you should get the Doberman Pinscher!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher

    Below is a list of where the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher are most different:

  • Chinese Shar-Peis cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis not very playful. However, Doberman Pinschers are very playful.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are not very sensitive to their enviroment. They can tolerate noisy environments. They are also not very sensitive to the tone of your voice, firm or gentle. However, Doberman Pinschers are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs. However, Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis not very intelligent. However, Doberman Pinschers are highly intelligent.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are prone to nip and chew at things. However, Doberman Pinschers are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • The Similarities Between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher

    The Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher are most similar:

  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher are very easy to groom.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Doberman Pinscher

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher.

    Chinese Shar-Peis weigh 40 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Chinese Shar-Peis are 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Doberman Pinschers weigh 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Doberman Pinschers are 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Temperament of the Doberman Pinscher Versus the Chinese Shar-Pei

    The Doberman Pinscher has a better temperament than the Chinese Shar-Pei.

    This is because the temperament score for the Doberman Pinscher is 79.5 percent while the temperament score for the Chinese Shar-Pei is 71.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 71.0 percent, the Chinese Shar-Pei has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 79.5 percent, the Doberman Pinscher has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher by measuring the temperaments of 214 Chinese Shar-Peis and 1780 Doberman Pinschers.

    Price of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Price of Doberman Pinscher

    The average price of the Chinese Shar-Pei puppy is $1620. The price of the Chinese Shar-Pei typically ranges from $1100 – $2000. However, the price of a Chinese Shar-Pei can be as low as $300 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 238 Chinese Shar-Pei puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Doberman Pinscher puppy is $1910. The price of the Doberman Pinscher typically ranges from $1100 – $2500. However, the price of a Doberman Pinscher can be as low as $300 and as high as $7500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 476 Doberman Pinscher puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Doberman Pinscher is more expensive than the Chinese Shar-Pei.

    Chinese Shar-Pei Doberman Pinscher
    Average Price $1620 $1910
    Price Range $1100 to $2000 $1100 to $2500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chinese Shar-Pei and Doberman Pinscher. For different price points, the charts show how many Chinese Shar-Pei puppies or how many Doberman Pinscher puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Shar-Peis. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Shar-Peis. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Doberman Pinschers

    A breakdown of the prices of Doberman Pinschers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chinese Shar-Pei puppy or the Doberman Pinscher puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Chinese Shar-Pei versus Adopting the Doberman Pinscher

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chinese Shar-Peis and many Doberman Pinschers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Chinese Shar-Pei named Arthur that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chinese Shar-Peis like Arthur on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Chinese Shar-Peis, Doberman Pinschers are also available for adoption. For example, Titus is a Male Doberman Pinscher that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Doberman Pinschers like Titus that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Magic is the name of another Chinese Shar-Pei (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also Galveston, an adorable Male Doberman Pinscher on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Chinese Shar-Peis and Doberman Pinschers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Chinese Shar-Peis and Doberman Pinschers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Chinese Shar-Pei versus the Intelligence of the Doberman Pinscher

    Chinese Shar-Pei Doberman Pinscher
    Intelligence Rank 51 out of 130 dog breeds 5 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Chinese Shar-Pei has an obedience intelligence rank of 51 out of 130 dog breeds. The Chinese Shar-Pei belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Chinese Shar-Peis tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Doberman Pinscher has an obedience intelligence rank of 5 out of 130 dog breeds. The Doberman Pinscher belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Doberman Pinschers tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 repetitions.

    The Doberman Pinscher is more intelligent than the Chinese Shar-Pei.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Popularity of Doberman Pinscher

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Doberman Pinscher is more popular with dog owners than the Chinese Shar-Pei. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Doberman Pinscher is 15 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Chinese Shar-Pei is 60 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Chinese Shar-Pei

    Popularity of Chinese Shar-Pei

    Popularity of Doberman Pinscher

    Popularity of Doberman Pinscher

    Year Chinese Shar-Pei Popularity Rank Doberman Pinscher Popularity Rank
    2013 54 12
    2014 58 14
    2015 59 14
    2016 61 15
    2017 64 16
    2018 64 17
    2019 65 19
    2020 61 18

    Health Problems of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Health Problems of Doberman Pinscher

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Doberman Pinscher is prone to more genetic health problems than the Chinese Shar-Pei.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Doberman Pinscher than for the Chinese Shar-Pei.

    5 health tests are recommended for Chinese Shar-Pei while 6 tests are recommended for the Doberman Pinscher.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chinese Shar-Peis and in Doberman Pinschers.

    Chinese Shar-Pei Health Problems

    Chinese Shar-Peis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chinese Shar-Pei puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Chinese Shar-Pei puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chinese Shar-Pei breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chinese Shar-Peis for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chinese Shar-Peis here.

    Doberman Pinscher Health Problems

    Doberman Pinschers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Doberman Pinscher puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Doberman Pinscher puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Doberman Pinscher breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Doberman Pinschers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Working Aptitude
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Doberman Pinschers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Chinese Shar-Peis and Doberman Pinschers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chinese Shar-Pei Breed is Eyes problems.

    This is because the Chinese Shar-Pei ranks 2 out of 182 dog breeds for Eyes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 98 Chinese Shar-Peis, 29 of them had Eyes problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chinese Shar-Peis, and how common these diseases are in Chinese Shar-Peis relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Eyes problems: Rank 2 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 13 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 29 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 68 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 80 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Doberman Pinscher Breed is Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

    This is because the Doberman Pinscher ranks 1 out of 3 dog breeds for Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 562 Doberman Pinschers, 37 of them had Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Doberman Pinschers, and how common these diseases are in Doberman Pinschers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems: Rank 1 out of 3 Dog Breeds
  • Von Willebrands problems: Rank 1 out of 15 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 26 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 26 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 40 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 45 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 53 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 75 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 133 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 147 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Chinese Shar-Pei and in Doberman Pinscher and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher:

    Disease Chinese Shar-Pei Rank Doberman Pinscher Rank
    Eyes problems 2 out of 182 dog breeds 75 out of 182 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 13 out of 144 dog breeds 133 out of 144 dog breeds
    Patella problems 29 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 68 out of 198 dog breeds 147 out of 198 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 80 out of 115 dog breeds 45 out of 115 dog breeds
    Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems Not Common 1 out of 3 dog breeds
    Von Willebrands problems Not Common 1 out of 15 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 26 out of 71 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 26 out of 159 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems Not Common 40 out of 49 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems Not Common 53 out of 70 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Can Chinese Shar-Peis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chinese Shar-Peis cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Doberman Pinschers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Doberman Pinscher?

    Chinese Shar-Peis do not get along well with other dogs.

    Doberman Pinschers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Doberman Pinscher?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Doberman Pinschers are OK for new dog owners.

    Can Chinese Shar-Peis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Doberman Pinschers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chinese Shar-Peis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Doberman Pinschers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Are Chinese Shar-Peis good family dogs? What about Doberman Pinschers?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.

    Doberman Pinschers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chinese Shar-Peis and Doberman Pinschers?

    Chinese Shar-Peis do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Doberman Pinschers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Do Chinese Shar-Peis shed more than Doberman Pinschers?

    Chinese Shar-Peis do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Doberman Pinschers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Doberman Pinscher

    Chinese Shar-Peis do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Doberman Pinschers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Does the Chinese Shar-Pei Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Doberman Pinscher?

    Chinese Shar-Peis have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Doberman Pinschers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chinese Shar-Pei vs. Doberman Pinscher

    Chinese Shar-Peis do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Doberman Pinschers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Is the Chinese Shar-Pei Easier to Train than the Doberman Pinscher?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are fairly easy to train.

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to train.

    Is the Chinese Shar-Pei Better for Apartment Owners than the Doberman Pinscher?

    Chinese Shar-Peis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Doberman Pinschers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chinese Shar-Pei versus Doberman Pinscher

    Chinese Shar-Peis can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Doberman Pinschers do not like to be left alone.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Doberman Pinscher?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are very easy to groom.

    Doberman Pinschers are very easy to groom.

    Do Chinese Shar-Peis Bark and Howl? What about Doberman Pinschers?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Doberman Pinschers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinese Shar-Pei

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chinese Shar-Pei that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chinese Shar-Pei:

  • Chow Chow (63 percent match with Chinese Shar-Pei). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Chow Chow.
  • Affenhuahua (62 percent match with Chinese Shar-Pei). Here is our comparison of the Doberman Pinscher vs Affenhuahua.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Doberman Pinscher

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Doberman Pinscher that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Doberman Pinscher:

  • Rottweiler (68 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei vs Rottweiler.
  • Schnoodle (67 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei vs Schnoodle.
  • Neapolitan Mastiff (67 percent match with Doberman Pinscher). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei vs Neapolitan Mastiff.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chinese Shar-Pei and how the Doberman Pinscher compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei and of the Doberman Pinscher to other breeds:

    Chinese Shar-Pei Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chinese Shar-Pei versus Sealyham Terrier     Chinese Shar-Pei versus Alaskan Malamute     Chinese Shar-Pei versus Bolognese     Chinese Shar-Pei versus Biewer Terrier     Chinese Shar-Pei versus Chow Chow     Chinese Shar-Pei versus Norfolk Terrier     Chinese Shar-Pei versus Morkie     Chinese Shar-Pei versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Chinese Shar-Pei versus Weimaraner     Chinese Shar-Pei versus Afador     

    Doberman Pinscher Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Doberman Pinscher versus Afador     Doberman Pinscher versus Basenji     Doberman Pinscher versus Akita     Doberman Pinscher versus Pomchi     Doberman Pinscher versus Chow Chow     Doberman Pinscher versus Alaskan Malamute     Doberman Pinscher versus Chinook     Doberman Pinscher versus Shiloh Shepherd     Doberman Pinscher versus Boston Terrier     Doberman Pinscher versus Shiloh Shepherd     

    Conclusion: Chinese Shar-Pei versus Doberman Pinscher. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Doberman Pinscher better suits you and your family.