The Chinese Shar-Pei Dog Breed has a personality and temperament that is loyal and intelligent. They are instinctively wary of strangers. Due to its breed characteristics and size, pet owners of the Shar-Pei need to ensure that their dogs have been properly socialized and continually trained. read more
Chinese Shar-pei Temperament, Personality, Behavior, Traits, and Characteristics, by Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2018 This sober and dignified dog with the wrinkled skin, "hippopotamus" head, and scowling expression stands firmly on the ground with a calm, confident stature. read more
The Shar Pei is often mistrustful of stranger, which pertains to their origin as a guard dog. It is a very independent and reserved breed. Nevertheless, the Shar Pei is extremely devoted, loyal and demonstrative to its family and is amenable to accepting strangers given moment and proper preamble at a young age. read more