Breed comparison
Chinese Shar-Pei vs Clumber Spaniel
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 strangers4
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability4
3Mental stimulation needs3
4Adaptability4
4Watchdog / protective3
3Barking1
3Shedding3
1Coat grooming2
3Drooling4
The biggest differences
- Barking: the Chinese Shar-Pei scores 3 out of 5, the Clumber Spaniel 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, playfulness, energy level, mental stimulation needs.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Chinese Shar-Pei if you want a more protective watchdog. Pick the Clumber Spaniel if you want a dog that is easier to train, you want a quieter dog.
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.