How Big Do Shar Pei Dogs Get?

Chinese Shar-Pei standing on the street

Is a Shar-Pei your ideal dog size?

Let’s find out

How big is a full-grown Shar-Pei?

On average, a fully grown  Shar-Pei stands between 17-20 inches in height  with a weight of 40-65 pounds. 

Shar-Pei appearance

Shar-Peis have massive folds of skin, little ears perched on top of a huge, strong skull with a short nose and purple tongue plus a thick round tail over their backs.

When Is A Shar Pei Fully Grown?

By 16 months of age, the average Shar-Pei will have reached full adult size

Average Height and Weight by Age: What to Expect?

Age

Male

Female

Height

Weight

Height

Weight

3 Months

11.5-13’’

21-25 lbs

11-12.5’’

16-21 lbs

6 Months

14.5-16.5’’

40-47 lbs

14.5-16.5’’

30-40 lbs

12 Months

17-19’’

53-62 lbs

16.5-18.5’’

39-52 lbs

14-18 Months

18-20’’

55-65 lbs

17-19’’

40-55 lbs

Factors That Can Affect the Size of Shar-Pei

  • Genetics: How big or small a puppy will grow largely depends on the size of its parents.
  • Health condition: Dogs with health issues as a result of diseases may be negatively affected in terms of size
  • Diet/ Nutrition: Lack of proper or insufficient feeding negatively impacts the health and consequently size of a dog 

At What Age Do Shar-Pei Stop Growing?

Shar-Pei dogs, According to vets and credible breeders, stop developing at around 14-18 months.

How to Measure Your Shar-Pei’s Height?

Follow these steps:

  • Place your pet against a door frame or a wall.
  • Find your Shar-Pei’s withers.
  • Place your carpenter’s level straight across the withers and mark where it touches the wall.
  • Using tape, measure the height from the ground to the marked part on the wall. That’s your pet’s height.

FAQs 

Is a Shar-Pei a large breed dog?

No. Shar-Pei’s are a medium-size dog breed

Is Shar-Pei a good family dog?

Yes, Shar-Pei’s are incredibly loyal and committed to their family. However, they are snobby, arrogant, and reserved in the sight of strangers.

Conclusion  

Shar-Pei is a great companion, and being medium-sized dogs, you won’t have to worry as they won’t take much space. 

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Michael Brady

Michael is an animal-lover who specializes in marketing. He started running Dog Food Care with his mother, Sarah, after leaving his office job. Michael gained enough flexibility in his schedule to be able to adopt a dog of his own and welcomed Emmie the dachshund into his home in 2020.