How Big Do Shar Pei Dogs Get?

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?

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.