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Shar pei information
The Chinese Shar-Pei is a large dog with
wrinkled skin. It has a square profile with a broad, flat head.
The muzzle is wide, padded, full, with a moderate stop.
Like the Chow Chow,
these dogs have a blue-black tongue.
The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The small, sunken,
almond-shaped eyes are dark, but may be lighter in dogs with a
dilute colored coat. The high-set, triangular ears are very
small, and slightly rounded at the tips. The tail is thick at
the base tapering to a fine point and set extremely high. The
dewclaws are sometimes removed. Both heavily wrinkled dogs with
large heads and smaller headed dogs with tighter looking skins
occur in this breed. Puppies have more wrinkles than adults.
Shar-Pei slowly loose their wrinkles as they get older. There
are three coat varieties: horse-coat and brush-coat and a rare
bear-coat, which is not recognized by the AKC.
The bear-coat, does not falling within AKC
standard because this particular Shar-Pei has an undercoat and a
topcoat exceeding 1 inch. The popular theory about the
bear-coat is that it's a "throwback" to the chow-chow.
They are actually quite popular as pet quality Shar-Pei, albeit
rare, and often confused with the chow by unknowing owners as
well as animal shelter workers. The unusual horse-coat is
rough to the touch, extremely prickly and off-standing. The
brush-coated variety has longer hair and a smoother feel. The
coat on either variety can be up to one inch in length. Coat
colors include all solid colors and sables. There is also a
lowered, spotted, and a parti colored (flowered) Shar-Pei coat,
which is a disqualifying fault in the show ring according to AKC
standard.
Temperament
Shar-Pei are very loyal to their handler. Intelligent playful,
active, dominant, and brave. They bond with their family, but
are not unfriendly toward strangers. If the dog meets cats and
children while they are still young, they usually will not have
a problem with them. The Chinese Shar-Pei is easy-going, calm,
independent, and devoted. They make a delightful companion and
good watchdogs. The Shar-Pei needs a confident handler. If you
are uncertain, inconsistent, too soft, or mild, in the dog's
eyes, it will take over as the boss. Shar-Pei need a firm, but
gentle, extremely consistent authority figure. The dog must be
taught all humans are above him in the pecking order. Those who
see themselves as above humans will be stubborn and bold. This
breed needs firm obedience training to establish your
leadership. They may refuse commands from family members who
have not established leadership over them. They need an owner
who as the ability to be "Top Dog". Shar-Pei are generally not
fond of water and often try to avoid it. This breed is very
clean and one of the easier breeds to housebreak. Mixing other
dogs can sometimes be a problem if one of the dogs is displaying
dominate behaviors. Socialization is important. However some
Shar-Pei are less dominant then others and show lines tend to be
less dog-aggressive, mixing well with other dogs. Some Shar-Pei
tend to slobber, especially when in pain. It is important to
find a reputable breeder when seeking a Shar-Pei. This breed was
very popular in the 1980's. It was referred to as one of the
"Yuppie Puppies", meaning the breeds that were carelessly
over-bred. The dogs temperament depends on how the owner treats
the dog. Dogs who are allowed to believe they are the boss over
humans will developed behavior issues. Dogs who are not taken
for daily pack walks will also begin to display a varying degree
of issues.
Size
Height: 18-20 inches (46-51cm.)
Weight: 40-55 pounds (18-25kg.)
Needs
The Chinese Shar-Pei have a considerable need for exercise,
which include a daily walk. While out on the walk the dog must
be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as
in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs
to be the human. Do not over exercise them in the heat, as they
are sensitive to it.
The Chinese Shar-Pei will do okay in an
apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is moderately
active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Shar-Pei are sensitive to warm weather,
partly do to the wrinkles on their head holding in the heat.
On hot days shade should always be provided.
Water should be available at all times. Provided they get enough
exercise, they will be very peaceful indoors.
Grooming
The Shar-Pei should be
brushed regularly. Their coat is never trimmed. This breed does
not have an undercoat. The "bush" coat sheds a little year
round, but the "horse" coat tends to shed only during molting
periods. Molting may leave the dog looking unkempt. Bathing
about once a week and brushing the coat daily during this period
will remove the old dead hair and allow the new coat to grow in.
The harsh coat can sometimes cause a problem with people who are
prone to allergies.
Shar pei Origins
The ancestry of the Shar-Pei is uncertain. Pictures on pottery
suggest the breed had existed even as far back as 206 BC. It may
be a descendant of the Chow Chow, however, the only clear link
between the two breeds is the purple tongue. The name "Shar-Pei"
means sandy coat. The dogs were used as multipurpose working
farm dogs for the Chinese, hunting, tracking, as a ratter,
herding, protecting stock, and guarding the home and family. The
dogs happily worked all day long. It was also used in dog
fighting events where the loose skin and extremely prickly coat
made it hard for the other dog to grab onto. The Chinese
believed that the image of the wrinkles and black pigmented
mouth would scare off any evil spirits. During the Communist
Revolution the Shar-Pei population dwindled. In 1973 a Hong Kong
business man named Matgo Law acquired a few of these dogs in an
attempt to save the breed. He attracted people's attention
through an American magazine. From those few dogs the Shar-Pei's
numbers have risen tremendously and is now one of the more
popular breeds in the USA. The Chinese Shar-Pei was first
recognized by the AKC in 1992. The breed has over 70,000 dogs
registered as foundation stock.
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