Profile of the Chinese Shar-Pei

Profile of the Chinese Shar-Pei
by Lee Weston

The Chinese Shar-Pei is an alert, intelligent, dignified breed. This breed may be aloof and snobbish towards strangers but is devoted to his family in the extreme.
The dog adapts easily to city, suburban or country life. He can be happy inside or outside. This breed does not wander or stray like other breeds, the Shar-Pei has an established territory and it stays at home.
Because the Shar-Pei's tendency to stubbornness, early socialization and obedience training is a must.
Many Shar-Pei's have gained their titles in Companion Dog (CD), Companion Dog Excellence (CDX), Utility Dog (UD) degrees. They have proven themselves in tracking and retrieving as well.
With their high degree of intelligence it is important to keep training interesting and challenging. These dogs will test you for consistency in your commands, as if to see if you really know what you want or expect.
When raised from puppyhood with other pets and children it is a very loving member of the family.
Shar-Pei's are tunnel blind, so it's important that they are approached from the front with your hand at nose level. Approached from any any other direction the Shar-Pei may be startled and depending on personality, and training may react unpredictably. Do not force your attention on a strange Shar-Pei - they are aloof, and need time to determine whether or not to accept you.

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