It is a humane thing to decide that your new Shar Pei is going to be a Shar Pei rescue dog and that you are giving an abused or abandoned animal a second chance. As with any other breed the Shar Pei has its own behaviors and they should start to show themselves after your Shar Pei is feeling comfortable in its new home. Show your new dog a lot of love and have a lot of patience for it and you will be rewarded for many years to come with love and happiness with your new pet.



The Shar Pei is a very loyal dog and when it finds itself in a situation with a family it will become very protective and loyal to that family. Over time your Shar Pei rescue dog should begin to display this protective nature and if it does do not be alarmed, as a protective nature is normal for a Shar Pei.

A Shar Pei is a very protective dog as they were bred originally as guard dogs so their nature is to be very protective. They will get to the point of protecting their family at all costs so be prepared to have your dog get very attached to you and your family. Be watchful of a Shar Pei that seems a bit territorial however as that can be the result of previous abusive behavior.

Your Shar Pei rescue dog is a very social animal and it can easily be taught to peacefully interact with humans and other animals as well. All the Shar Pei needs is to know that you want it to become socially adept and it will take your lead. The only thing to keep in mind with a Shar Pei rescue dog is that there will probably be an initial mistrust of humans that can only be solved by patience and the proper training to help the dog trust people again.

Your Shar Pei is extremely intelligent and they adapt very well to almost all training efforts. However with extreme intelligence comes the ability to hold a grudge and to also become bored with the repetition of training exercises. Your Shar Pei rescue dog has been through a lot and they do not forget easily so take your time and be very patient with them. The best part is that when you finally make a break through and get your new Shar Pei to feel comfortable in your home that is when they will display signs of boredom when you try to train them. This is normal so be patient and stay with it.

While you are raising your Shar Pei rescue dog you may not always necessarily be alone in your quest. Your vet is a great source of information at all times and if you ever have any questions about your dog you can contact your vet for their advice.

A reputable breeder will be more than happy to offer some words of advice and your vet will always be one of your best sources for information.

The Shar Pei was originally bred in China as a fighting dog so their nature is to be intelligent and also aggressive. Bad training, or abusive behavior, can sometimes bring out that aggression and that is why you will need to show your new dog the utmost in patience and love so that they know they are safe in your home. Once you get through to your dog you will have a beloved companion for many years.