Shar Pei Breed-Specific Behaviors

Shar-Pei display the some of the following behaviors which seem to be characteristic of their specific breed:

1. Sharking is described as a circling and staring motion, characteristic of fighting dogs used to intimidate their opponents.  Shar-Pei were raised as fighting dogs in ancient history and they usually present this behavior when nervous or unsure of something around them.
2. When confined in a small space such as a crate or a cage, Shar-Pei tend to try to bury their food and/or water.
3. This particular breed does not like to go outside in the rain.  Shar-Pei are known to dislike water and will sometimes refuse to go outside if raining.
4. Because they have poor peripheral vision from the excessive skin folds around the eyes, Shar-Peis tend to dislike being pet on top of the head.