Health Care - Exercise the Shar Pei with short walks

Exercise the Shar Pei with short walks and plenty of playtime. Long walks are not required and should be avoided during extreme climate temperature fluctuations.

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Health Care - Clean the Shar Pei's ears every few weeks

Clean the Shar Pei's ears every few weeks with a dog ear cleaning solution and cotton swabs. The presence of dark or black residue may indicate ear mites, which will have to be treated by a veterinarian.

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Health Care - Check the Shar Pei's eyes and face regularly

Check the Shar Pei's eyes and face regularly, looking for matter forming in the corners. Also look for red or irritated skin around the eyes. Make sure the eyes are not being hindered in any way by the eyelashes or wrinkles on the dog’s face.

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Health Care - Brush the Shar Pei's teeth daily

Brush the Shar Pei's teeth daily and check regularly for any sores or redness on the lips or jowls. If sores are noted or the bottom lip appears to be curling into the mouth of the dog, make a veterinary appointment.

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Health care - Trim Shar Pei's toenails

Trim the dog's toenails. Sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? This dog breed above all others seems to hold a personal grudge against any human that tries to handle its feet. For this reason, foot manipulation and touching must start on the day the puppy comes home. Any time the puppy is relaxing, touch its feet in a calm way all over. Use calming tones and don’t try to do this only when trimming the nails.

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Health care - Groom the Shar Pei every 12 to 16 weeks

Groom the Shar Pei every 12 to 16 weeks. Shar Pei are almost cat-like in their cleanliness. If two or more dogs are present they will often clean each other throughout the day. Though daily face cleaning may be necessary, bathing too often can cause dry skin and develop into bigger problems. Use a quality dog shampoo and cream rinse on the Shar Pei to avoid skin reactions to harshness. Every Shar Pei I have ever dealt with has hated water, so keep things as calm as possible during the process.

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Health care - Feed a Shar Pei a well balanced diet throughout its life

Feed a Shar Pei a well balanced diet throughout its life. With a fairly sedentary lifestyle than other dogs, Shar Pei do not require a high protein diet. Quality commercial dog food should be fine. Look for skin irritations if you are trying out a new food for the first time.

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Health care - Choose a well-bred, healthy puppy to start

Choose a well-bred, healthy puppy to start. While you may think you are saving a less healthy puppy, the costs involved and the ultimate demise of the dog may be too much for you and your family. A healthy puppy should already have its first year of vaccinations done prior to adoption. These should include: DA2PP, corona virus, rabies, bordetella (kennel cough) and worming.

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Skin care - Brushing

Proper grooming of your Shar-Pei will keep her skin healthy. Brushing your dog when it is shedding will prevent irritation and discomfort to the skin. The Chinese Shar-Pei does not shed all year. Rather, these dogs shed once a year when they rid themselves of their winter coats. When your dog is shedding, use a rubber brush or grooming glove to loosen the shed hair.

Daily brushing using a rubber brush keeps the coat shiny, but this is not necessary when you are focusing on Shar-Pei skin care. The shedding season is the only time your dog's coat may irritate his skin.

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Skin care - Bathing

Because the Shar-Pei is prone to skin irritation, many owners assume they need to bathe their dog frequently to avoid this problem. However, according to Hong Ming Kennels, a Shar-Pei breeder, this is not true. Only bathe your Shar-Pei once every one to two months, or when your pet has gotten dirty.

Choose your shampoo carefully when bathing your Shar-Pei. Use Murphy's Oil Soap diluted one part shampoo to three parts water, or use Mane and Tail shampoo. Baby shampoo works as well. Dandruff shampoo can help dogs with flaky skin. Avoid other dog or human shampoos, as they may dry out your Shar-Pei's skin.

Wet your dog thoroughly, rubbing water into the coat, as as a Shar-Pei's coat naturally repels moisture. Once your dog is damp, use the shampoo to cleanse him. Carefully rinse him, paying close attention to the skin folds to ensure that all of the shampoo is out. Thoroughly dry your Shar-Pei using a towel, again paying close attention to the wrinkles. If you are bathing a puppy, take extra time to dry the many wrinkles on his body.

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Skin care - Shar-Peis are prone to skin infections if their skin is not cared for properly

The Shar-Pei breed is known for its rough coat and many skin folds. These defining characteristics also give the breed special skin care needs, because Shar-Peis are prone to skin infections if their skin is not cared for properly. if you own a Shar-Pei or are thinking of getting Shar-Pei puppy, learn about the proper skin care for Shar-Pei dogs so you can keep your pet comfortable and healthy.

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Training tip - Play music or leave the TV on when you are gone from the house for long periods of time

Play music or leave the TV on when you are gone from the house for long periods of time. If your normal practice, when you are at home, is to have a particular music or TV playing, leave one on. Shar Pei's are very smart and will associate the quietness in your home with your absence. The awareness of your not being home may cause it to bark or react in a negative manner.

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Training tip - Purchase specific chewy and play toys for your Shar Pei

Purchase specific chewy and play toys for your Shar Pei. Correct it early on by presenting a chewy toy when it goes for shoes or other inappropriate items. Your Shar Pei is smart and will catch on quickly.

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Training tip - Take your Shar Pei puppy outdoors for potty training hourly in the beginning

Take your Shar Pei puppy outdoors for potty training hourly in the beginning. This is especially important to do just after it has had food or water. Its immature bladder can't hold urine for long periods of time. It is better to praise your Shar Pei for a job well done, rather than reprimand it for a body reaction it can't control well. With just a bit of training, you will find that your Shar Pei prefers to go to the bathroom outside in the same place each time. This is wonderful for clean-up purposes.

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Training tip - Socialize your Shar Pei early on

Socialize your Shar Pei early on. Because Shar Pei's are an independent breed, they may seem to be fine as an only dog in the beginning. However, if it is not socialized early, it may have problems interacting with other dogs as it grows older. Take your Shar Pei to the dog park weekly, especually if there are no other dogs in the family. Your Shar Pei will be small, so keep a leash on it and watch closely that older dogs do not harm it.

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Training tip - Direct your puppy in simple commands

Direct your puppy in simple commands in short time periods. As a puppy, Shar Pei's have short attention spans. If you overwork it, it may show some stubbornness. It will retain more with frequent, short-training bouts.

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Training tip - Reward your Shar Pei puppy when it has succeeded at a trained task

Reward your Shar Pei puppy when it has succeeded at a trained task. This breed does much better with a reward system rather than with punishment. If the puppy urinates on the floor, rather than alerting you to go outside, simply say “no” in a direct voice and take it outdoors. When the puppy goes to the door, letting it know it needs to go out. Give praise and immediately take your Shar Pei to its potty location.

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Owner guide - Shar Pei should not be trained as guard dogs

Shar Pei should not be trained as guard dogs. While the dog will guard on its own, and do a wonderful job, teaching it to attack on command can cause issues. This dog breed is very independent and may choose not to obey release commands if it is in a frenzied state.

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Owner guide - Shar Pei has a very coarse coat

Shar Pei has a very coarse coat and may cause skin irritations in some people. Using a softening cream rinse can help, but should not be used on show dogs since they are judged on the coarseness of their coat.

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Owner guide - Shar Pei love to be with people at all times

Shar Pei love to be with people at all times. While kenneling is always a good idea when you have to be away, this breed can’t stand to be alone all day.

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Owner guide - Exercise your Shar Pei

Exercise the Shar Pei with short walks and plenty of playtime. Long walks are not required and should be avoided during extreme climate temperature fluctuations.

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Owner guide - Clean the Shar Pei's ears every few weeks

Clean the Shar Pei's ears every few weeks with a dog ear cleaning solution and cotton swabs. The presence of dark or black residue may indicate ear mites, which will have to be treated by a veterinarian.

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Owner guide - Check the Shar Pei's eyes and face regularly

Check the Shar Pei's eyes and face regularly, looking for matter forming in the corners. Also look for red or irritated skin around the eyes. Make sure the eyes are not being hindered in any way by the eyelashes or wrinkles on the dog’s face.

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Owner guide - Brush the Shar Pei's teeth daily

Brush the Shar Pei's teeth daily and check regularly for any sores or redness on the lips or jowls. If sores are noted or the bottom lip appears to be curling into the mouth of the dog, make a veterinary appointment.

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Owner guide - Trim the dog's toenails

Trim your Shar Pei's toenails. Sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? This dog breed above all others seems to hold a personal grudge against any human that tries to handle its feet. For this reason, foot manipulation and touching must start on the day the puppy comes home. Any time the puppy is relaxing, touch its feet in a calm way all over. Use calming tones and don’t try to do this only when trimming the nails.

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Owner guide - Groom the Shar Pei every 12 to 16 weeks

Groom the Shar Pei every 12 to 16 weeks. Shar Pei are almost cat-like in their cleanliness. If two or more dogs are present they will often clean each other throughout the day. Though daily face cleaning may be necessary, bathing too often can cause dry skin and develop into bigger problems. Use a quality dog shampoo and cream rinse on the Shar Pei to avoid skin reactions to harshness.

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Owner guide - Feed your Shar Pei

Feed a Shar Pei a well balanced diet throughout its life. With a fairly sedentary lifestyle than other dogs, Shar Pei do not require a high protein diet. Quality commercial dog food should be fine. Look for skin irritations if you are trying out a new food for the first time.

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Owner guide - Shar Pei is an expensive dog breed from purchase to veterinary care

Shar Pei is an expensive dog breed from purchase to veterinary care. Before investing in a Shar Pei keep in mind they have predispositions for genetic defects. Choosing an excellent breeder will cut down the risk of serious issues. Follow these guidelines to keep your Shar Pei healthy.

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DOG FAQ - Why should I spay or neuter my Shar Pei?

Puppies placed in homes as pets and companions from True Gem Chinese Shar Pei are on a spay/neuter contract and must be spayed/neutered at 6 months of age. Sometimes people are reluctant because it is a surgical procedure requiring general anesthesia. And of course, people have heard horror stories about dogs not recovering from surgery.

However, the risks involved with not spaying or neutering outweigh the slight possibility of a surgical complication. Anesthesia used to be a risk factor, but with today?s advances it has been greatly reduced. Make sure that your veterinarian is using an anesthetic such as isoflourine, which is reversible in case of complications. Your Shar Pei will be feeling normal and fully recovered from the spay or neuter surgery in just a couple of days, but it is important to limit their activity for a week to 10 days following surgery.

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DOG FAQ - Can Shar Pei tolerate temperature extremes?

No. Shar Pei should not be left in the sun for long periods of time. If it is extremely hot and humid, it can even be too hot for your Shar Pei dog outside in a shaded area. Shar Pei are also not winter dogs and can not be outside for long periods of time in the extreme cold. Just be aware of how hot or cold it is outside. If it is too hot or cold for you to be outside, then it is too hot or cold for your Shar Pei to be outside too.

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DOG FAQ - Does a spotted or pink tongue mean the Shar Pei is from a mixed breeding?

No, this does not mean the dog is from a mixed breeding. If the Shar Pei has a spotted tongue it is a major fault for the ACK show ring. The tongue should be solid black or bluish black in pigmented Shar Pei dogs. A Shar Pei with a dilute color will have a lavender tongue. A solid pink tongue is a disqualification from the AKC show ring. This does not mean the Shar Pei dog is from a mixed breeding, nor does it indicate health problems.

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DOG FAQ - Can a Shar Pei live in an apartment?

Yes, Shar Pei adapt well to apartment living. Most Shar Pei are wonderful couch potatoes by the time they are a year old. They enjoy playing and going for walks and are equally happy lazing about the house.

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DOG FAQ - Do Shar Pei drool?

Shar Pei do not drool continuously like some breeds. But they can get a little slobbery after eating and drinking. Shar Pei puppies tend to drip water down their chin and chest when drinking. But they out grow this – just like a child needs a bib when younger, but outgrows the need. A towel placed under the water bowl will catch most of the dripping water.

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DOG FAQ - Do Shar Pei have bad temperaments?

Temperament problems are not an affliction of the Chinese Shar Pei breed as a whole. Any breed of dog can have temperament problems when bred improperly. Shar Pei can be aloof and standoffish with strangers if not properly socialized as a puppy. But aloof and standoffish does not translate into aggressive. While it is true that some of the original Shar Pei dogs brought over to the United States had nasty dispositions, conscientious breeders over the past 25 years have all but eliminated aggressive tendencies.

The Chinese Shar Pei is bright, affectionate, and loyal and devoted to its family. The Shar Pei dog needs to be socialized as a puppy so they are less territorial and standoffish towards strangers and are more confident in unfamiliar surroundings. If your Shar Pei puppy grows up and is only familiar with your home and yard, then as an adult Shar Pei the first venture out into the big world full of strange people and animals can be very frightening.

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DOG FAQ - Are Shar Pei easy to housebreak and train?

Yes. Some people think that Shar Pei are the easiest dogs to housebreak. It isn't unusual for an 8 week old puppy to "ask" to go outside. Patience and persistence is the key and you should be able to housebreak your Shar Pei puppy in a week. Puppies need to go outside first thing in the morning, after eating, when they wake up from naps and after playing. Approximately every 2 - 4 hours when they are awake. Always take your Shar Pei puppy out the same door and to the same location while housebreaking, so they will understand quickly where to go and why. Some 8 week old Shar Pei puppies can sleep through the night and not need to go outside as often. Shar Pei are very clean dogs and will not want to soil their homes. And they are highly intelligent and eager to please their family.

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DOG FAQ - Are Shar Pei intelligent?

Shar Pei are very intelligent. Their high intelligence may cause them to become bored with overly repetitive training. And they are independent which can translate into stubbornness. So training sessions should be brief and varied to maintain their interest and combined with play. Shar Pei respond best to positive reinforcement and praise. Food as a reward can make training easier for some Shar Pei dogs.

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DOG FAQ - Do you have to clean and powder the wrinkles on a Shar Pei?

No. Your Shar Pei no need special clean and powder the wrinkles.
A well bred Shar Pei from a knowledgeable and reputable breeder is not going to have chronic skin problems. Your Shar Pei dog needs to be bathed when they are dirty or when they smell. Like any other dog, you must rinse them thoroughly to remove all the shampoo from the coat. For Shar Pei dogs, do not use a shampoo that contains coat conditioners. Although most Shar Pei hate water, you can easily teach them to stand for a bath if you start training them as puppies. Shar Pei are very clean dogs and they enjoy how they feel after a bath. Wash them, rinse them thoroughly and dry them with a towel.

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DOG FAQ - Do Shar Pei have a lot of medical problems?

The Shar Pei was the "Rarest Dog in the World" according to the Guinness Book of World Records when they were first brought over to the United States. And only a few Shar Pei dogs were sent to the United States, so in the beginning there was a very limited gene pool for a breeding program. Unfortunately, some of these first dogs had health problems.

Dedicated Shar Pei breeders have carefully worked towards eliminating these health issues by researching pedigrees and communicating with other breeders so that they only breed Shar Pei dogs that are sound and healthy. Unfortunately, some of the diseases that affect Shar Pei dogs are recessive and they can appear in even the most carefully planned breeding.

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DOG FAQ - Are Shar Pei puppies expensive to buy?

In the early 70's there were only a few Chinese Shar Pei and they were considered the world's rarest breed. The Shar Pei became a fad with Shar Pei puppies selling for thousands of dollars. Today however, Shar Pei are no longer considered a rare breed. Prices for Shar Pei pets and show quality dogs are comparable to what you would expect to pay for any other pure bred dog. Shar Pei puppies are more expensive than adult Shar Pei when they are purchased as pets or companions. Remember that adult Shar Pei also make wonderful family members.

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DOG FAQ - How long does a Shar Pei live?

An average life of Shar Pei dog is approximately 9 – 12 years of age, but some have been known to live as long as 15 years or more.

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DOG FAQ - Do Shar Pei shed?

Yes, but Shar Pei do not shed year around. They tend to shed in the spring and in the fall. The spring shed is the heaviest due to shedding of the winter coat. And the first spring shed for Shar Pei puppies is especially heavy because puppies are also shedding out their soft puppy coat. Some Shar Pei dogs will develop a moth-eaten appearance to their coat during shedding. This is particularly noticeable on the horsecoat Shar Pei. This is normal and is not a sign of skin disease. Bathing and brushing will get the old dead hair out and promote new hair growth.

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DOG FAQ - Are Shar Pei good with other dogs and cats?

Yes. When raised from puppy hood with other pets, Shar Pei are loving and devoted family members. Although some Shar Pei are aloof and standoffish towards strangers, they bond quickly to their new families. Socialization for Shar Pei puppies is very important. Puppy kindergarten and beginning obedience will socialize your puppy with other dogs, people and unfamiliar surroundings. Shar Pei thrive on attention and training school is a wonderful and rewarding way to bond with your dog.

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DOG FAQ - Do Shar Pei snore?

Yes, Shar Pei snore, some more then others. The Shar Pei also snort which may be mistaken for growling. As with all squashed-faced breeds, Bulldogs, Pugs, etc., snoring and snorting go hand-in-hand.

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DOG FAQ - Are they suspicious of strangers? Do they make good watch dogs?

Yes, Shar Peis are aloof with strangers and make excellent watch dogs. They are defensive of their home and loved ones. They are an independent breed, very owner-oriented. "A plus as well as a minus in the training situation. Independence is a plus because dogs possess the necessary confidence to work at a distance from their handlers, but it's a minus because it sometimes translates into stubbornness". Training sessions should be brief and not with force. Shar Pei respond best to praise and or food reinforcement as a reward for good behavior.

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DOG FAQ - Why do Shar Pei shy away when a person tries to pet them on the head or approaches to quickly?

"The breed's eyes are hooded by skin, which limits its peripheral vision. As a result, they have difficulty seeing people approach from either side until they're almost directly in front of them. The sudden appearance startles the dogs, which causes them to shy away. When approached from the front, Shar Pei don't react this way." Always let the dog sniff your hand and allow him/her time to familiarize themselves with you. Sniffing is a dog's way of making friends just as we say "Hello" or shake hands. Young children especially should be taught how to approach a dog and a child should never approach a dog unless with their parent(s) and the Shar Pei's owner are present.

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DOG FAQ - What happens if a Shar Pei has a spotted black tongue, is it mix?

If the Shar Pei has a spotted tongue it is a major fault. The tongue should be a bluish black unless it is a dilute in which case a lavender tongue is acceptable. A solid pink tongue is a disqualification.

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DOG FAQ - Why is its tongue black? Do any other breeds also have a black tongue?

The Shar Pei shares this distinctive characteristic with only one other breed, the Chow-Chow, indicating that there may be a common ancestor.

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DOG FAQ - Will adult Shar Pei stay wrinkled like Shar Pei puppies?

No. Shar Pei puppies grow into their wrinkles. Adult Shar Pei tend to retain wrinkle on the forehead, neck, and shoulders. Some adult Shar Pei have more wrinkles than others, and usually the horsecoat Shar Pei has fewer wrinkles than the brushcoat Shar Pei as an adult.

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SHAR PEI AND CHILDREN

Shar Pei truly enjoys human company, especially children – they can play with them for hours and stand any liberties the children might take. Shar Pei is extremely patient and discreet. They are never aggressive without an obvious cause.

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TRAINING

The Shar Pei is very intlligent and learns easily. He can do extremely well at obedience training. It is very important that early socialising be carried out, with humans and other dogs. Shar Pei have a quick and engaging intelligence. This intelligence and their eagerness to please makes many Shar Pei successful in obedience competition. However, their high intelligence may cause boredom with overly repetitive training, so training should be combined with play and new tasks to accomplish.

Shar Pei must be the easiest breed in the world to house break. It's not unusual for 6 to 8 week puppies to prefer and ask to go outside when there is a pet door near the whelping box, Shar Pei instinctively copy mama's behavior and bounce out the pet door to relieve themselves. New owners should take their puppies outside immediately after feeding and about once every 2 hours. After a Shar Pei has its scent down on the ground, it prefers that area. Shar Pei are fastidiously clean and are famous for holding it in until they can go outside.

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FEEDING

Feeding your Shar Pei is easy. A medium protein from a popular brand of dry feed will satisfy the needs of most dogs.

Four feedings a day for young pups (to 16 weeks), three feedings for 4 to 6 months, and twice a day after six months of age, will work for most, unless your dog has special needs and recommendations from your vet. Food allergies are not uncommon in dogs of all breeds, but there are many speciality feeds on the market that your vet can recommend if a food allergy diagnosis is made.

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HEALTH INFORMATION

Health Concern : Fevers of unknown origin or swollen hocks syndrome may be the early stages of amolydosis (kidney failure). One misconception is that the Shar Pei have skin problems due to their wrinkles. Yes some Shar Pei have skin problems, but it is not because the dog has wrinkles, but rather a hereditary condition. Due to over popularity in the 1980's, some Shar Pei do have hereditary skin problems. However if you buy from a reputable breeder, this condition should not be a problem. Be sure to find a breeder who strives for healthy dogs.

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TEMPERAMENT

Temperament of Shar Pei is regal, alert, intelligent, dignified, lordly, scowling, sober and snobbish essentially independent and somewhat standoffish with strangers, but extreme in his devotion to his family. The Shar Pei stands firmly on the ground with a calm, confident stature.

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GROOMING

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. Some owners are allergic to the harsh coat.

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COAT AND COLOR

Coat
The extremely harsh coat is one of the distinguishing features of Shar pei. The coat is absolutely straight and off standing on the main trunk of the body but generally lies somewhat flatter on the limbs. The coat appears healthy without being shiny or lustrous. Acceptable coat lengths may range from extremely short "horse coat" up to the "brush coat," not to exceed one inch in length at the withers. A soft coat, a wavy coat, a coat in excess of one inch at the withers or a coat that has been trimmed is a major fault. The Shar Pei is shown in its natural state.


Color
Only solid colors and sable are acceptable and are to be judged on an equal basis. A solid color dog may have shading, primarily darker, down the back and on the ears. The shading must be variations of the same body color and may include darker hairs throughout the coat. The following colors are disqualifications: Albino; Not a solid color, i.e.: Brindle; Parti-colored; Spotted; Patterned in any combination of colors.

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GENERAL APPEARANCE

Appearance : Shar Pei is a medium sized dog with a very sturdy build. His distinctive wrinkly skin on his body and face make him stand out from the crowd, and his expression is often one of sulkiness and crossness. In fact, Shar Pei sometimes looks positively mournful - simply because of the way the skin on the face wrinkles. The coat of the Shar Pei is short, straight, and close fitting, and the coloring includes chocolate, black, red, sable, silver, fawn, and cream. The height of the Shar Pei is around 18-20 inches, and the weight of the Shar Pei is around 40-65 pounds.

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START TO KNOW

The Shar Pei dog, originally from China, has the unique features of deep wrinkles and bluish black tongue. When the dog is very young, it consists of more wrinkles than an adult Shar Pei does. There was a time when Time Magazine and the Guinness Book of World Records identified the Shar Pei as one of the most rare dog breeds in the world. Although many people report about the good health of their pet Shar Pei, the fact is that the Shar Pei is significantly vulnerable to certain health ailments such as painful eye conditions, allergy-induced skin complications, fever, kidney or liver disease.

Shar Pei dogs were originally bred for dog fighting in China. They have a very nice and protective personality, while being truly affectionate and loyal to the family. However, these dogs are somewhat suspicious about outsiders and they often take time to become comfortable visitors. Even people with highly sociable personalities need to make a real effort to have a good relationship with one. However, the Shar Pei has a penchant to protect its family and it does its best to guard family members from any undesirable incidence.

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our Shar Pei dog blog. Here you will learn about Shar Pei health care, any tips and you can find good experiences from many people who love Shar Pei .
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