Breed comparison
Chinese Shar-Pei vs Dogue de Bordeaux
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
4Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability4
3Mental stimulation needs4
4Adaptability4
4Watchdog / protective5
3Barking3
3Shedding4
1Coat grooming1
3Drooling5
The biggest differences
- Drooling: the Dogue de Bordeaux scores 5 out of 5, the Chinese Shar-Pei 3.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, adaptability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Chinese Shar-Pei if you want less dog hair. Pick the Dogue de Bordeaux if you want a dog that is easier to train, 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.