Shar Pei

Weighing in between 45 and 60 pounds, the 18 to 20 inch chinese shar-pei appears as a powerful dog. Its harsh, straight coat which shows off its looseness in the form of wrinkles all over is the trademark of the Chinese canine. With its fierce appearance, the chinese shar-pei makes a good guard dog. He has a strong protectiveness and loyalty for his family. This means that the chinese shar-pei should be socialized to children, strangers and other animals to keep him from being shy or overprotective when he grows up.

His coat is not very high maintenance. He requires brushing every so often to remove hair and cut down on shedding. He should be bathed every couple of months. He does need his ears cleaned regularly and should have the folds in his skin cleaned as well on a regular basis.

He may have a difficult time in training as he can be stubborn. He needs a firm hand and should be trained early and be commanded by all family members, so he will respond to each if given a command. He is very lovable and loyal to the family. You can expect your chinese shar-pei to live up to ten years. He will provide years of loyal dedication to your family if he is treated properly and expected to follow commands. If the chinese shar-pei feels that he is above the humans, he will not follow commands and will develop behavioral issues

As far as living conditions, the chinese shar-pei needs regular exercise and some space to run. He won’t require a large yard, but some room to run and play will keep him relaxed while indoors. If he doesn’t get enough exercise, he could develop unfavorable issues and habits that may be hard to break. It is important to keep fresh water for him at all times because he can overheat easily due to the folds in his skin and the padding on his head.

If you are searching for a chinese shar-pei for your family, be sure to know all information that is related to the puppy and be sure that you are prepared to give attention, time for training and all of the important dedication to raising a healthy and happy dog. The chinese shar-pei is a breed that has been around for a really long time. They have been shown to be excellent protectors as well as companions for the whole family.