Buyer question
Is a Chinese Shar-Pei good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Chinese Shar-Pei 2 out of 5 for beginners (reserved, needs socializing).
Source: the Chinese Shar-Pei page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Chinese Shar-Pei in the Animal Library
The detail
A Chinese farm and guard dog known for its wrinkles, bristly horse coat and blue-black tongue, the Shar-Pei is calm, loyal and independent. It is reserved with strangers and protective of family, and its wrinkles and ears need regular care.
- Temperament
- Calm, loyal, reserved
- Best fit
- Experienced adult homes
- Trainability
- 3 out of 5 (Smart, independent)
- Energy
- 2 out of 5 (Moderate walks daily)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Clean folds and ears)
What to weigh
Shar-Pei are prone to skin fold infections, ear infections and entropion, and some suffer recurring fevers and kidney disease. They can be aloof or aggressive with other dogs.