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With a unique face and endless wrinkles, the Chinese Shar-Pei definitely stands out in a crowd. Although they aren’t as snuggly as some other breeds, these loyal, devoted pups love being with family and keeping an eye on their homes. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-60 pounds and stand 18-20 inches tall.

Chinese Shar-Peis are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They get along well with children and pets as long as they’ve been socialized, but they may try to fight with other dogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Shar-Peis need quite a bit of outdoor exercise. They should be taken for long walks or given time to play each day. This breed also enjoys agility, herding, and tracking. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

The Chinese Shar-Pei’s coat comes in two varieties, both with hard fur. The horsecoat variety is short, prickly, and bristly, while the brushcoat has longer hair. There’s also a less common bearcoat variety, which is double-coated. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Chinese Shar-Peis are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Shar-Peis are happy indoors or outdoors as long as they have a cool, comfortable place to sleep and be close to you. The overheat easily though, so it’s best to keep them indoors or in colder climates. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Golden Retrievers embody the idea man’s best friend. They are friendly, happy-go-lucky dogs who love their people. They always have a happy, excited look on their face and are never at a loss for energy. Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dogs ever for good reason. Full-grown, they typically weigh 55-75 pounds and stand 21-24 inches tall.

Golden Retrievers are generally excellent with children of all ages. They don’t usually do very well with being outdoor dogs and may misbehave if they are kept apart from their favorite human companions for too long. Golden Retrievers usually get along alright with other pets, especially if they are raised with them from the beginning. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Are you active? Golden Retrievers sure are! A happy Golden Retriever gets at least an hour of exercise every day. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Golden Retrievers have long hair that does require regular brushing, which will help control the amount of hair you find around your house. Even with regular brushing, you should know that Golden Retrievers do shed quite a bit. Other than brushing, it’s pretty simple : Give you Golden Retriever a bath after they play in the mud, in salt water, or in a pool, and you won’t have a smelly dog on your hands. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Golden Retrievers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. In fact, they love them so much that it’s important that they live inside with you. They don’t usually do very well with being outdoor dogs and may misbehave if they are kept apart from their favorite human companions for too long. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.