Breed comparison
Bloodhound vs Chinese Shar-Pei
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
4Affection with family4
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
4Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability4
2Watchdog / protective4
5Barking3
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming1
5Drooling3
The biggest differences
- Watchdog / protective: the Chinese Shar-Pei scores 4 out of 5, the Bloodhound 2.
- Barking: the Bloodhound scores 5 out of 5, the Chinese Shar-Pei 3.
- Drooling: the Bloodhound scores 5 out of 5, the Chinese Shar-Pei 3.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Bloodhound if you want a dog that is easier to train. Pick the Chinese Shar-Pei if you want a quieter dog, you live in a smaller home or move often, you want a more protective watchdog.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.