Chinese Shar-Pei versus Papillon. Final Verdict on Which one is a Better Pet.

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Chinese Shar-Pei Versus Papillon: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon 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 Papillon. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon.

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 Papillon.

Chinese Shar-Pei versus Papillon

Chinese Shar-Pei versus Papillon: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Chinese Shar-Pei belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs 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.

On the other hand, the Papillon belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Chinese Shar-Pei versus Papillon: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chinese Shar-Pei to the Papillon 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon

Factor Chinese Shar-Pei Papillon
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 4/5
General Health 1/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 1/5 5/5
Height 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 5/5
Easygoing 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 2/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 3/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Being Alone 4/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Weight 40 to 55 pounds 4 to 9 pounds
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 4/5
Life Span 8 to 12 years 12 to 16 years
Average Lifespan 10.0 years 14.0 years
Average Price $1620 $1800
Price Range $1100 – $2000 $1400 – $2000
Temperament Score 71.0 percent 82.3 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Eye Examination- recommend screening every 2 years
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 60 49
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 51 8

    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 Papillon. 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 the Chinese Shar-Pei is 68 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Papillon is 89 out of 125.

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

    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 Papillon 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 Papillon

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

  • Chinese Shar-Peis cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, Papillons can tolerate hot weather.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis do not get along well with other dogs. However, Papillons get along well with other dogs.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis not very playful. However, Papillons are very playful.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Papillons are good for new dog owners.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs. However, Papillons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Papillons are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis can be left alone for some time without problems. However, Papillons do not like to be left alone.
  • Chinese Shar-Peis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Papillons are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • The Similarities Between the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon

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

  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon 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.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon 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 Papillon adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Papillon

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

    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, Papillons weigh 4 to 9 pounds when fully grown. Papillons are 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Papillon

    The lifespan of Chinese Shar-Peis is between 8 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Chinese Shar-Peis is 10.0 years.

    The lifespan of Papillons is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Papillons is 14.0 years.

    Papillons live longer than Chinese Shar-Peis.

    Temperament of the Chinese Shar-Pei Versus the Papillon

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

    This is because the temperament score for the Papillon is 82.3 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 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 82.3 percent, the Papillon has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon by measuring the temperaments of 214 Chinese Shar-Peis and 96 Papillons.

    Price of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Price of Papillon

    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 Papillon puppy is $1800. The price of the Papillon typically ranges from $1400 – $2000. However, the price of the Papillon can be as low as $700 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 108 Papillon puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Papillon is more expensive than the Chinese Shar-Pei.

    Chinese Shar-Pei Papillon
    Average Price $1620 $1800
    Price Range $1100 to $2000 $1400 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chinese Shar-Pei and Papillon. For different price points, the charts show how many Chinese Shar-Pei puppies or how many Papillon 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 Papillons

    A breakdown of the prices of Papillons

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chinese Shar-Pei puppy or the Papillon 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills 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 Papillon

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chinese Shar-Peis and many Papillons 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 Earl that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chinese Shar-Peis like Earl on pefinder.com.

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

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

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

    The Intelligence of the Chinese Shar-Pei versus the Intelligence of the Papillon

    Chinese Shar-Pei Papillon
    Intelligence Rank 51 out of 130 dog breeds 8 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 Papillon has an obedience intelligence rank of 8 out of 130 dog breeds. The Papillon belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Papillons tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 repetitions.

    The Papillon 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 Papillon

    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 Papillon over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Papillon is more popular with dog owners than the Chinese Shar-Pei. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Papillon is 49 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 Papillon

    Popularity of Papillon

    Year Chinese Shar-Pei Popularity Rank Papillon Popularity Rank
    2013 54 38
    2014 58 43
    2015 59 48
    2016 61 53
    2017 64 53
    2018 64 54
    2019 65 53
    2020 61 53

    Health Problems of Chinese Shar-Pei versus Health Problems of Papillon

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

    Both the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon 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 Chinese Shar-Pei is prone to more genetic health problems than the Papillon.

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

    5 health tests are recommended for Chinese Shar-Pei while 2 tests are recommended for the Papillon.

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

    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.

    Papillon Health Problems

    Papillons are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Papillon 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 Papillon puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Papillon 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 Papillons for:

  • Eye Examination- recommend screening every 2 years
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Papillons here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Chinese Shar-Peis and Papillons

    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 Papillon Breed is Patella problems.

    This is because the Papillon ranks 55 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 2362 Papillons, 70 of them had Patella problems.

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

  • Patella problems: Rank 55 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 67 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 148 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Chinese Shar-Pei and in Papillon and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chinese Shar-Pei and the Papillon:

    Disease Chinese Shar-Pei Rank Papillon Rank
    Eyes problems 2 out of 182 dog breeds 148 out of 182 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 13 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 29 out of 145 dog breeds 55 out of 145 dog breeds
    Hips problems 68 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 80 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 67 out of 159 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chinese Shar-Pei versus Papillon

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

    Papillons do not like to be left alone.

    Do Chinese Shar-Peis shed more than Papillons?

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

    Papillons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Chinese Shar-Pei or the Papillon

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

    Papillons do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Chinese Shar-Peis are very easy to groom.

    Papillons are moderately easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Papillons have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Chinese Shar-Peis Bark and Howl? What about Papillons?

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

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

    Can Chinese Shar-Peis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Papillons Tolerate Cold Weather?

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

    Papillons cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chinese Shar-Pei vs. Papillon

    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.

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

    Can Chinese Shar-Peis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Papillons Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Papillons can tolerate hot weather.

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

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

    Papillons get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Chinese Shar-Peis good family dogs? What about Papillons?

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

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    Papillons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chinese Shar-Peis and Papillons?

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

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

    Is the Chinese Shar-Pei Easier to Train than the Papillon?

    Chinese Shar-Peis are fairly easy to train.

    Papillons are very easy to train.

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

    Chinese Shar-Peis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Papillons adapt very well to apartment living.

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

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

    Papillons are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Papillon 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 Papillon:

  • Bichon Frise (78 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei vs Bichon Frise.
  • Cavachon (78 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei vs Cavachon.
  • Havanese (79 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei vs Havanese.
  • Papipoo (86 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Shar-Pei vs Papipoo.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chinese Shar-Pei Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Papillon Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Chinese Shar-Pei versus Papillon. 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 Papillon better suits you and your family.