Shar-Pei

Other names: Sharpei, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chinese Fighting Dog

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The Shar-Pei is a sturdy, compact, medium-sized dog with a very short coat. It is easily recognizable by the folds that characterize its head and coat. The Shar-Pei is a breed that demands a lot of affection, tenderness and attention. He is not a very sporty dog and a single daily outing is enough for him. He is very intelligent, easily educable and he maintains easily despite his folds that must be monitored daily. Its very solid health makes it a significant asset.

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Hair type Short
Origin China
Template Average
Head shape Square
Weight and size
Sex Weight Cut
Female From 18 kg to 25 kg From 44 cm to 51 cm
Male From 18 kg to 25 kg From 44 cm to 51 cm
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History of the breed

The Shar-Pei was then trained for combat, but other more powerful and more aggressive breeds gradually took its place. This lack of interest in the breed almost made it disappear, but a handful of individuals remained with breeders in neighboring countries (Hong Kong, Taiwan). American and British breeders were able to import some Shar-Peis in order to ensure reproduction.

 

Shar-Pei Pictures

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Physical features

His hair : hard, very short and bristly, it is straight (except on the limbs) and devoid of undercoat.
Its color : solid, with possibly lighter shades on the hair of the tail and the posterior part of the thighs. With the exception of white, all colors are accepted as long as the dress is solid (black, brown, blue, beige, fawn, and cream).
His head : large in relation to the body. The skull is flat, broad and the stop sign is medium. The wrinkles marking the forehead and cheeks extend to form the dewlap. Its characteristic muzzle is reminiscent of that of the hippopotamus.
His ears : in the form of very small triangles whose ends are slightly rounded. They are thick and should not be erect.
His eyes : almond-shaped and dark in color, they are distinguished by their gathered expression.
His body : the topline descends slightly behind the withers and rises on the kidney. The latter is short, as is the back, while the rump is flat. The chest is rather wide and the bottom line goes up towards the flank.
Its tail : thick at its base, it becomes thinner as you get closer to its end. It is tied and worn high, curved, wrapped in a tight loop or curled above the back, or even to the side.

Behavior and character

Affectionate
Calm
Protective
Independent
Hunter
Barks / howls

Behavior with others

Cohabitation with children
Sociable with other animals
Love strangers

Besides its unique appearance, the Shar-Pei is also known for its particularly calm temperament . Its softness and kindness make it an excellent pet , especially for children. However, this does not prevent him from being a good guardian , guided by his fairly strong sense of ownership and his protective instinct . He is not easily approached by strangers to whom he may be shy, but he is not aggressive either. He can endure loneliness as long as it doesn’t last for days. He asks for affection .

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Education

Clever
Obedient

The Shar-Pei has a good character . His education requires a minimum of firmness , but he cannot stand injustices: scolded excessively, he will make you understand his indignation by sulking for a while. The Shar-Pei is a very easy to educate dog, he is eager to please his owner . He is not stubborn and never balks at a required exercise. As long as he understood it. If he does not respond positively, it is because he has not assimilated the actions to be done or the orders to be executed. Finally, he needs to be socialized early on .

Living conditions

Suitable for apartment living
Good for new masters
Love it hot
Love the cold

Quiet and independent, the Shar-Pei is quite capable of staying home alone without messing around . However, he must have been used to it from an early age in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. Indoor life is preferable because of the skin problems that threaten it.

Health

Solid
Ease of gaining weight

Rather rustic dog, the Shar-Pei is nevertheless subject to various skin problems due to the folds that characterize it. Irritations, infections and parasites can indeed occur. Irritations also favored by sudden climatic changes . Both sun and low temperatures are not well tolerated by the Shar-Pei. The breed can also present a certain fragility at the level of the eye , because the risk of ectropion (eversion of the free edge of the eyelid, exposing the conjunctiva) is quite marked.

Hypoallergenic breed

No

Litter size

Between 4 and 6 puppies

Major concerns
Cancer
Ectropion
Entropion
Familial Shar-Pei fever
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Gastric torsion
Minor concerns
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Patella dislocation
Osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD)
Occasional concerns
Atopy
Demodicosis
Cutaneous mucinosis
Pyoderma
Seborrhea
Suggested tests
Elbow
Knee
Hip
Eye
Thyroid

To protect yourself from these risks and insure your companion in the event of health problems, Woopets recommends a Shar-Pei dog insurance .

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Life expectancy

Minimum: 8 years

Maximum: 10 years

The life expectancy of a Shar-Pei is, on average, between 8 years and 10 years.

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Maintenance and hygiene

Ease of maintenance
Cost of maintenance
Hair loss
Drool level
Ease of grooming

Although the coat is short, the Shar-Pei’s coat requires special attention due to the folds and skin problems they tend to promote. The interview is also not very complicated.

The Shar-Pei’s coat should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent irritation and infection . Rather than a regular brush, you can use a rubber glove and a trimming comb for grooming. It needs to be brushed at least once a week . Baths should not be frequent at the risk of irritating the skin. After a bath, its folds should be dried properly to avoid any infection.

For their part, eye care essentially consists of passing, once a day , a cotton ball soaked in lukewarm water around the eye. His ears should also be checked regularly and cleaned with a neutral pH ear cleaner. His teeth need to be brushed in order to eliminate the build-up of tartar and the proliferation of bacteria. Finally, if they do not wear out naturally, his nails need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is best to seek advice from a veterinarian.

Price and budget

Purchase price

Mini
800 €
Maxi
1300 €

The purchase price of a Shar-Pei is between 800 € and 1300 €.

Annual maintenance cost

Mini
€ 1,100
Maxi
1200 €

The annual maintenance cost of a Shar-Pei is between € 1,100 and € 1,200.

Name ideas for a Shar-Pei

Male
Alf
Beethoven
Caesar
Darko
Doodle
Haston
Leo
Moshu
Nestor
Pilou
Female
Florette
Gini
Pretty
Kitty
Lutece
Nina
Sissi
Thalia
Vanilla
Zina

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Food

The Shar-Pei must eat in a balanced way according to its build and morphology . You should never give him leftovers . Human food is too fatty for him. Thus, it should be fed with high quality kibble , which will be perfect for this dog who does not spend more than that and who could therefore be overweight. Its food is to be divided into 2 meals per day .

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Physical activity

Athletic
Energy level
Potential to play

Like all dogs, the Shar-Pei need daily leash outings to exercise and stretch their paws. The Shar-Pei’s physical activity is moderate.

Famous Shar-Pei Dogs

Paddington : This is the name of one of the most famous Shar-Peis on the Internet. Paddington is owned by Australian Annie Jacob , who regularly posts photos of her dog and cat Butler on her Instagram account. The 2 animals, which appreciate each other enormously, are the delight of nearly 95,000 subscribers .

Competitions

Classifications & Standards
(FCI) Fédération Cynologique Internationale
(AKC) American Kennel Club
(ANKC) Australian National Council Kennel
(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club
(KC) The Kennel Club
(UKC) United Kennel Club
(NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club

Others

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– Active: the owner must be energetic and dynamic to live in harmony with his dog.
– Hyperactive: the owner must be stimulating and very restless to suit the temperament of his dog.”>
Calm

FCI Information

FCI No.

309

FCI Group

Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer – Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds

Recognized by FCI

Since 1981

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