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What dog would be really friendly with a chinese shar-pei?

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Justin G wrote:


I have a dog that is about 10 months old and planning to get another what other kind of dog would be really friendly with him. (my dog is a boy)

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4 Responses to “What dog would be really friendly with a chinese shar-pei?”

  1. kathii babii on December 12th, 2008 3:21 am

    any friendly dog
    check out your local shelter

  2. nansetty on December 12th, 2008 8:31 am

    I believe that the question is not what breed of dog would be a good companion for your shar-pei but moreso what type of personality in a dog would be ideal for your dog. This is obviously a hit or miss situation. I had a female cocker spaniel for 4 years before I decided to get another cocker (male). They fought for almost a year before they actually started to like each other. They had to establish between each other the alpha dog (leader). Once that is established through their own battle, everything begins to simmer down.

    My first dog was depressed for a very long time (years) before she came to accept the new dog. It was terrible. She would sit and face the wall with her head hanging. But eventually she began to accept him.

    It is always a big risk to bring a new dog into the house with an existing dog. They may learn to live together, but then again, they may not. There may be an instant connection or they will have to work at it. Whatever the case may be, be prepared for your shar-pei to experience depression. It is not a pretty sight. It is heart wrenching.

    Really think it over before you make your decision.

    Nancy

  3. Deb on December 14th, 2008 2:58 am

    Hi there,
    If your young fellow has been socialised with other dogs, ie; puppy pre-school he would love the company of any friendly breed. My Shar-Pei love to play with my Great Danes.
    Cheers
    Deb

  4. Piikea S on December 17th, 2008 12:59 am

    Our family has had five shar-peis over the past two decades and they have all been very sweet and loving, and never aggressive. I think it depends on how the owners raise them. We are very affectionate and interactive with our animals and handle them alot. This includes socializing them with other animals. I think I would chose another dog based on the dogs temperment. As a rule I believe labradors and golden retrievers are very mellow animals. Of course it all depends on how they were raised. Many breeds are known for their amiable and loving temperments. You could choose from those breeds or just make your selection from any breed after determining what their temperment is. Our new (3 months) female sharpei is very active and rascal and loves to play. We are going to get another male sharpei puppy soon and hope to get a more mellow personality that will blend with her outgoing on. Good luck! Animals are such a blessing.

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