Chow Chow

Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher

206 BC

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Cream
Red

Brindle
Red
Fawn
Black
Brown

Chinese Shar-Peis have medium-length coats.

Doberdanes 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 Doberdane can have a litter of 6-10 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

Hip Dysplasia
Wobbler's Syndrome

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Skin Problems
Heat Sensitivity

Entropion
Cherry Eye
Bloat

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Knee
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Neurological Examination
Blood Chemistry

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

Going on run, Cuddling, Training, Hiking, Speak, Fetch, Sleeping, Walking, Bottle feeding, Swimming, Chasing sticks, Dog Parks, Tug-of-war

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.

Doberdanes 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 Doberdane, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chinese Shar-Peis usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Doberdanes usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Doberdane 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
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 100-140 pound (45 - 64 kg) Doberdane feed 4 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 Doberdane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 Doberdane is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Doberdanes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Chinese Shar-Peis are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Doberdanes have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.