Chinese Shar Pei and Chinese Shar Pei pictures
The Chinese Shar-Pei is a playful, active, dominant, and brave breed.
It is very loyal to its handler. The Chinese Shar-Pei name roughly
translates to "draping sand paper like skin" in Chinese
where it was known as the "Chinese Fighting Dog". In 1978
the Guinness Book of Records listed it as the world's rarest dog.
Today there is a renewed interest in Shar-Pei as a unique family
pet. It is suited for both urban and city living, but it does not
kennel well. The Shar-Pei has wrinkled, loose skin. This is a well-mannered,
friendly dog with an easygoing nature, but may show signs of aggression
towards other dogs. The Shar-Pei has a blue-black tongue a characteristic
only found in the Chow Chow and the Thai Ridgeback, which may suggest
a common ancestry. The Chinese Shar-Pei is easy-going, calm, independent,
and devoted. The Shar-Pei is an intelligent dog that does not always
follow orders slavishly. It needs a confident, experienced handler.
This breed tends to be stubborn and bold; it needs firm, but gentle
and extremely consistent training. If you are too uncertain, too
inconstant, too soft, or too mild in the dog's eyes, it will take
over as the boss. It may refuse commands from family members who
have not established leadership over the dog. It is bond with its
family, but is not unfriendly toward strangers. It makes a very
good guard-dog. Mixing other dogs can sometimes be a problem; early
socialization is a must. This dog is very clean and almost housebreak
itself. Shar-Pei generally hates water and tries as hard as it can
to avoid it. Puppies grow very quickly and must be fed accordingly.
The Shar-Pei tends to slobber, especially when in pain. It is important
to find a reputable breeder when seeking a Shar-Pei. A lot of this
breeds personality and health depends on the lines it comes from.
Good Shar-Pei lines will get along well with other dogs and will
not have skin problems, which is a hereditary condition.
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