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Is a Shar Pei the right dog for you?

Posted May 24, 2020

 
Shar-Pei puppies display the breed's distinctive skin folds, which make the pups look old and wise beyond their years.
The Shar Pei is affectionate and intelligent and known for its distinctive skin folds. The dogs make great companions for children.

When we talk about the Shar Pei, we are talking about one of the oldest known breeds. Genetic studies indicate that this is one of the breeds closest to wolves, although its appearance and behavior are very different from theirs.

The Shar Pei is a popular breed, appreciated for its striking skin wrinkles. The dog is an ideal companion for children because it is affectionate and intelligent.

Characteristics

Shar-Pei dogs black and chocolate. The breed's coat comes in several characteristic shades, such as red, black, chocolate, blue, or gray.
The Shar Pei’s coat comes in several characteristic shades, such as red, black, chocolate, blue, or gray.

Skin folds give the Shar Pei its distinctive wrinkled appearance, which makes the dogs look old and wise beyond their years. The dog’s coat is short and dense and comes in several characteristic shades, such as red, black, chocolate, blue, or gray.

The dogs have small, droopy ears with a rounded tip and typically weigh 50 to 55 pounds as an adult. 

Shar Pei character

The Shar Pei adapts to all kinds of situations. It can live in a country house as well as in an apartment in the city. Its character is ideal for families, and the breed is kind to children and other animals. This dog is known for being playful, affectionate, and loyal. 

The Shar Pei has plenty of energy, so it needs to exercise daily. It has a tendency to put on weight and cannot tolerate extreme heat or cold.

The breed has natural protective instincts and makes a good guard dog.

Dog care

The Shar Pei typically lives for about ten years. Its care should focus mainly on moderate physical exercise like daily walks that avoid extreme heat or cold.

The dog’s skin folds can cause problems in maintaining its coat. You’ll need to clean the wrinkles with a damp cloth to prevent infections and hair loss. The areas then need to be dried, The wrinkles near the eyes and muzzle can be particularly sensitive. Some Shar Peis benefit from facelifts to reduce the skin folds. 

In addition to skin hygiene, it is crucial to give your dog good nutrition. The breed is prone to food allergies, which can cause hair loss and dry, itchy, and red skin. 

Health issues 

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The dogs also can suffer from Shar Pei Fever, a hereditary disease characterized by high fever and inflammation of the muzzle and extremities.

Most of the diseases that affect the Shar Pei breed involve their peculiar skin. They have a high probability of suffering from allergies, dryness, hair loss, fungus in the areas of the folds, and infections. 

The dogs also can suffer from Shar Pei Fever, a hereditary disease characterized by high fever and inflammation of the muzzle and extremities. 

The breed requires a lot of care, so owners must be prepared for the veterinary expenses for their care.

Final thoughts on the Shar Pei breed

The breed is affectionate and intelligent and known for its distinctive skin folds. To adopt a Shar Pei, check Petfinder.com.

 To find an American Kennel Club-registered Shar Pei breeder, visit the AKC Marketplace.

Hannah Butler works as a web developer and designer who writes for WriteMyPaper4Me.

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