Chinese Shar Pei Dog Breed Information, Images, Characteristics, Health

Basic Information - Chinese Shar Pei for Sale

Group:

Non sporting dog

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China

Height Male:

46 - 56 cm18 - 23 inches

Height Female:

43 - 53 cm16 - 21 inches

Weight Male:

18 - 25 kg39 - 56 pounds

Weight Female:

16 - 24 kg35 - 53 pounds

Life Span:

10 - 11 Years

Litter Size:

4 - 6

Size:

Medium

Other Names:

Shar-Pei, char pei

Colors Available:

cream, red, blue, black silver sables, black bronze sables, isabelle (silver shading on a dilute-colored dog), cream dilute, flower (white with either blue or black patche , apricot dilute, lilac, chocolate, five-point red, sables, chocolate dilute, black, red fawn, brown

Coat:

Horse-coat, Brush-coat and Bear-coat

Shedding:

Minimal

Temperament:

Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Independent, Intelligent, Loyal, Responsive, Stubborn

Grooming:

Moderate Maintenance

Trainability:

Moderate

Hypoallergenic:

Kids Friendly:

Yes

New Owners Friendly:

Yes

History - Chinese Shar Pei for Sale

The Chinese Shar-Pei is originally from Canton, China. The Shar-Pei has a blue-black tongue and many deep wrinkles. They have more wrinkles as a puppy than the adult dogs do. They are one of the rarest breeds in the world and are considered a basal breed – meaning their existence predates modern canines. Most canines are related to the gray wolf through genetic admixture. However, there are breeds like the Siberian Husky, the Greenland Dog, Finnish Spitz and the Shar Pei are all related to the Taymyr Wolk of North Asia through admixture. The Shar Pei is found throughout the centuries in Chinese artwork, especially found during the Han Dynasty, and are considered one of the most ancient of breeds on earth today. In this period, they were fighting dogs then became beloved pets. Today the Tibetans still use them as fighting dogs.

Following the Communist Revolution, the Char Pei was almost extinct until Margo Law saved the breed. During this time, they smuggled around 200 dogs into the United States. All the dogs in the United States today come from those 200 dogs. They were accepted in 1992 into the AKC. The dogs served as trackers, hunters, ratters, guard dogs and herders.

Description - Chinese Shar Pei for Sale

The Chines Sar Pei has what if known as a Horse-coat which is prickly, harsh, and rough to the touch on one direction and rough to touch on the other. Western Shar Peis can be Horse, Bearcoat and Brush. The Brush is longer and smoother while the Bear coat is rare and in-between the two. The Bearcoat is not accepted by the AKC while the other two types of coats are.

The Shar Pei should have a hippo shaped head, a black-purple tongue, black mouth, deep set almond shaped dark eyes, small ears and red coats. His profile is square, and his muzzle is full and wide. Most Shar Peis only have facial and neck wrinkles left as adults.

Characteristics - Chinese Shar Pei for Sale

The Shar Pei must be socialized early to other people, children and animals if he is to be friendly with them. He is loyal to his people and instinctively wary of strangers. He will be completed devoted to his people, but he is reserved and independent. They can be aggressive and territorial if not socialized. They are stubborn, loving and loyal. They are dominant, brave and playful. They are great watch dogs. Keep them busy because they tend to think a lot independently and if they don’t have a job they may create one.

Health Problems - Chinese Shar Pei for Sale

Because of the rushed and inexperienced breeding programs in the United States due to the popularity of the breed, there are many health issues in the North American version of the Shar Pei. Their life expectancy is generally under ten years. They are prone to:

Familial Shar Pei Fever - congenital
Atopic Dermatitis – due to skin and coat conditions
Skin Infections – due to skin and coat conditions
Amyloidosis – Long term related to FSF
Entropion eye issues
Ear infections
Vitamin D deficiency hereditary

Caring The Pet - Chinese Shar Pei for Sale

Feeding

Feed a good quality dry dog food but do not overfeed. You should feed twice a day about one cup per six pounds for puppies. Adults should have two cups a day.

Health issues

• Familial Shar Pei Fever – congenital and serious. This produces fevers that can last from 24 hours to three days. Swelling around the ankles is due to fluid retention.

Atopic Dermatitis – due to skin and coat conditions hereditary
Skin Infections – due to skin and coat conditions hereditary
Amyloidosis – Long term related to FSF and leads to renal failure.

• Entropion eye issues – eyelashes curl in and inflame the eye. Can cause blindness if not treated. Requires surgery.

Ear infections – yeast infections – clean them often.
Vitamin D deficiency hereditary – causes swollen hocks syndrome and fever.

Exercise and games

Both as a puppy and an adult this is a pretty active dog. He needs at the very least to be walked every day or have a back yard to play in. They are sensitive to heat so bring them in when its really hot and don’t walk them in the heat. They love to play, are athletic and competitive. Try agility, tracking, rally and obedience trials.