My Shar-Pei is 5 yrs old and has never acted aggressivly towards another pet or person. Sometimes, they do this growling thing, but that is as far as it goes. I recently got a Boxer puppy and she is so good with him! They play, but she has never snapped...usually she just gives up if he does something she doesnt like. Every SharPei owner I have talked to says the same.

You can give them what I call "ice-baths." You can buy a small kiddie pool from K-Mart/Wal-Mart, etc. After you have it in the yard you fill it with ice and let them play in it. It's like taking a dip in a pool for them.

Hi! I have 2 male sharpei from different litters but only 2 weeks in them, they both have really different personalities and get on great most of the time they keep each other company and love playing together, however they have had the odd fight mostly around feeding time thats the only time i have problems, but other than that i am pleased i got 2, hope they bring you as much joy as they have our family. good luck enjoy.

I raised 2 Shar Peis about 18 years ago. It was the best decision to have 2 of them. They are so social and really enjoy one another when you are gone. Three years ago my husband got me another and a year later we decided we really should have gotten 2 so we found our other baby Max at a Shar Pei rescue. Having 2 is always best.

I've had 4 Pei's so far, and I've found that I know more than most Vet's with this breed....... You really didn't give enough info. to zero in with a comfortable ans. " BUT" My last Pei ASHLEY (was the best of the best) I could never have another to fit her shoes in all manners. On Christmas eve of 08 she passed away suddenly with BLOAT. When I look back several months prior, I remember her having day's of distress, and eating little, or not at alll. Then bouncing back, to a normal state, so it left me confused to zeroing on the problem. I hate to even bring this up, as bloat for the most part is a death sentence. It's a terriable painful way to loose one's beloved pet. Read up on Bloat if you can. I found little info. after the fact. Mostly speaks of getting to the Vet IMMEDIATE ! And it cost about 5,000 for major operration, which at best is a 50, 50 chance of survival. They don't know what causes it, some think it may be from gulping their food to fast, which causes stomach to twist, huge swelling cut's of blood flow to rear body organs..... I ( THINK ) the kibble I mix with her steak, rice or patatoes supper was the culprit. I feel when the dog drinks water right after, the kibble blows up to 3-4 times it's size, causing a log jam, to start off the rest of the procedure for the bloat to start !!!!Just my unprofeshional theroy.....Hope I'm wrong, my Ashley was 0nly 8, & in fantastic shape.... Try feeding him just lamb & rice, & cook up some meat to mix in. It cost me aprox.1.00-1.50 daily, But ever since she could eat solid food it has been that way. And she was in excel. shape and looked like a champion Pei should look like. I'll pray for you & your guy.........The power of prayer can be some strong medicine

The Shar-Pei is a dog breed that is jjust fine to be left at home while the owner works as long as the owner spends an adequate amount of time with their dog. It is important to pay atention to the dog, as the Shar-Pei is generally independent and might try to run the house-hold. We currently have a Shar-Pei of four years and are gone nine-eleven hours straight every day, it's not a problem at all as the breed tends to sleep a lot when the owner isn't home.

YES, YES, & YES with the wheat. I've had 4 Pei's so far (love the breed) I always have great luck STICKING to the proper diet. Pei's are proan to show problems when you change their diet even a little......all mine have exsisted just fine since they could eat solid food. Find an inexspencive piece of meat daily. I cook up about 1/2 lb. of meat, mixed with either rice or patatoe & her kibble (oupernuper) excuse the wrong spelling ! for supper, breakfast was canned lamb & rice....Excluding wheat is hard to do, but even a little will cause your Pei to chew it's legs if thats where the distress lies. Even their treats can hurt them. But you can find lamb & rice treats also. Same thing with the can food. The wrong shampoo can cause the same affect. There's only one soap I swear by, anything else causes me problems. If you have a Pei that has skin problems, this will be a constant issue for you, but you can see the inprovement with MALASEB shampoo. It also comes in a medacated type. But you can't use this all the time. It's exspensive aprox. 28.00. BUT IT WORKS !!!!! You really must straighten out this problem, it's affecting more things that you can't see. Even the attitude, obedience, happyness etc. This can really stress out any dog, but watch the difference in your Pei once you have it under control. don't give up...........

Are you sure they're just not playing? I have 2 Shar Pei's as well - they've been together for over 10 years now - and love to wrestle. It may look like they're fighting - and there have been occational bites - but they are playing. They always seem to go back for more. :)

The Shar Pei does great with kids. You get the best of both worlds with them. When you or they are ready to play, the dog will be very playful. When you want to chill, they will definitely chill, probably go to sleep for a while. Our dog barks when we get home, he's very excited to see everyone. Then, he goes about his business of just chilling out or will play when you're ready.

First, there are different types of Chinese Shar Pei. Old World style and Typey. Old World style is high drive, high energy, stubborn, focused~ they are a direct kickback to the original temperament bred in China. Typey is also known as the Americanized Pei, they are laid back, tend to snort, snuff, snore, and while having bouts of playful energy also enjoy couch potato quality time. As far as kids and owners go, Pei need an alpha firm loving owner, regardless if this owner is an adult or child. Not all children are raised to respect animals, to pick up the signs and cues of animal behavior and signals. As well some children when they scream, run amuck, will in turn rile up an animal. Proper socialization of both puppy and children is a must. ~ DragonSoul Shar Pei

Yes. But a little lazy. So if you want a dog for the kids to play with, you should find another breed.

If you feed them a diet without any wheat, it seems to help prevent some of the skin problems. If you have a good breeder and an excellent vet who has experience with the breed many problems can be avoided. Please, please, please take care of any eye problems asap. Even a well bred pei might need help with eye care and not so well breed ones need to be evaluated and may need to have entroption surgery. As a breed rescue-er, I have seen too many dumped shar peis who just need their eyes done!

This is in response to the previous question concerning how hard they are to take care of due to medical probs, it won't post under that question, here is our answer:Pei are a unique breed. They are often treated like other breeds causing more problems. Molting is often misprescribed, there are non toxic remedies. A good breeder will match up the right facial qualities to minimize eye probs in the line. Amyloidosis is a concern, it's in most pedigrees. Ethical breeders will breed away from Amyloidosis, keep records on the line, stay in touch to make informed decisions in their line. Only known way to test for Amyloidosis is with a Congo Red stain. FSF is another prob serious breeders bree~ DragonSoul Shar Pei

Dry kelp in the diet, good brushing esp during molting. Head-n-Shoulders or RID (during molting time). During molting, apply iodine to prob spots, then smoother areas in baby oil. Patience is a must, the turn over process takes about 2 mos total for the new coat to come in. Good diet is a factor as well, you are what you eat.

You should put it on a wheat free diet. Also use this old trick. Rub oil in the coat,then comb it out, rub the dog down with wet towles till clean. Do it once and you get a huge difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it depends on what they have.is it dry? use moisterizing shampoois it flea bittin? use special spray for fleasmake sure to ask your vet why your pet is itching first and then. talk to a vet.

Special flea spray...maybe wait for it to clear up? Ask your veterinarian for advice