Chinese Shar-Peis aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Choose a Beauceron if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

China

France

Chow Chow

briard

206 BC

1500s

Non Sporting (AKC:1992)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Herding (AKC:2007 & UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Cream
Red

Black
Red

Chinese Shar-Peis have medium-length coats.

Beaucerons have short coats.

A Chinese Shar-Pei can have a litter of 8-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Beauceron can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Kidney Problems
Chinese Shar-Pei Fever
Mast Cell Tumors

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Skin Problems
Heat Sensitivity

Gastric Torsion
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Knee
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Chinese Shar-Peis' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Beaucerons thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Chinese Shar-Peis need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Beaucerons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Chinese Shar-Pei dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Beaucerons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Napping, Exploring, Jogging, Walking, Cuddles, Sniffing, Fetch, Sleeping, Running, Going on walks, Chewing bones, Cuddling, Eating Snacks, Walk, Tug-of-war, Play, Walks

Walk, Playdate, Run, Road trip, Dog Parks, Frisbee, Swim, Play

Chinese Shar-Peis are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Beaucerons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chinese Shar-Pei, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beauceron, it's at least 30 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Ideally, Chinese Shar-Pei should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Beauceron should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Chinese Shar-Pei feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Beauceron feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Chinese Shar-Pei is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Beauceron is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chinese Shar-Pei is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Beauceron is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Chinese Shar-Peis are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Beauceron is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Chinese Shar-Peis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Beaucerons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.