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My current dog is a Chinese Shar-Pei. To be honest, these can be tricky dogs. The books say they are very friendly, but mine is very sensitive to her surroundings. There are those she likes, and those she don't. To the family - very protective. Anyone else, especially new people, it's a crap call. I've been around her enough to know how she'll act, but my fiance still freaks if we aproach someone we don't know.
Another note to the smarts - she chooses to do as she learns. She learns and understands quite well. She just doesn't always choose to act on that. A dog for everyone? No. I've owned various breeds throughout my life, and it's not a breed for everyone. On the one hand, low-maintenance as far as walks and exercise go. On the other, she feels as much as part of the family as everyone else.
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