What is the personality of the miniature shar pei?

Answer by  IdaBalic (90)

He is an intelligent dog with dignity. Faithful to the owner, great guardian and at the first sight sad, but full of joy.

Answer by  8pointer (21)

I use to own one but passed away a few years ago. They are great dogs they mind very well its in there nature.If you are looking for a pet that are great with kids you have found the right one.They are also very gentle and they get attached to their owner very quickly.

Answer by  mesh (351)

Shar pei's are typically territorial and very protective of their pack and space. A dogs pack not only extends to other dogs, but also to their human owners and companions. They will be very loyal and very protective at the same time. They are typically good with kids in their own "pack".

Answer by  Anonymous

My sharpei is gentle, loving, affectionate and willful, a calm, gentle form of control works best because he is timid by nature. He is very intuitive and considerate. He prefers not to be petted by strangers which is hard because he is so adorable.

Answer by  dyingneko (199)

They are often suspicious with strangers -that means they are good guard dogs. Also they are family dogs. Shar pei is very devoted and loyal.

Answer by  dyingneko (199)

They are little but very clever dogs. It's a unique family friend and it likes to play with kids. It is very easy to train them and they are very watchful.

Answer by  snappies (579)

Shar Pei's are wonderful dogs. They are not great with small kids at all. They are very loyal and protective which at times can be confused with aggresiveness. They are a lot of fun if you provide excercise and love. These dogs are very smart as well as cute and beautiful.

Answer by  smac972 (179)

The miniature shar pei, having been bred as a fighter is extremely loyal to its human family, and having an aggressive nature, should be socialized at the earliest opportunity. Exposure to people and animals while they're young is necessary for the miniature to function as a well rounded, social animal.

Answer by  Kim41 (6)

Loyal, dignified, protective of property, somewhat reserved with strangers. Not overly affectionate even with close family. Incidentally, there is actually no such thing as a "miniature" shar-pei.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

The shar pei tends to be stubborn and a one person dog, but socializes well. As long as you take control and socialize your shar pei to other pets and children, you should have no issues. This pup may try to take control, it is important you be the boss.

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

Independent and strong willed. Excellent guard dog as he is protective of family. Aloof with people he doesn't know, devoted to family. Calm and confident, intuitive understanding of this owner.

Answer by  soundbyte (58)

The Shar Pei is a strong willed and potentially aggressive dog (to both other animals and humans). They can be rewarding pets but require a firm owner.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

They are kind of unpredictable but then you here about the ones that are trustworthy to a fault you could call the vet they could help you or do a web search and it will pull helpful things that you will be able to understand better and you will be able to print and file everything for future use.