Puppy Dog Breed Chinese Shar-Pei
The Shar Pei or Chinese Shar-Pei is a breed of dog known for its distinctive features of deep wrinkles and a blue-black tongue The breed comes from China The name pinyin sh p English name probably derived from British spelling of the Cantonese equivalent s p ih translates to sand skin and refers to the texture of its short rough coat As puppies Shar Pei have numerous wrinkles but as they mature these wrinkles disappear as they grow into their skin Shar Pei were once named as one of the world's rarest dog breeds by Time magazine and the Guinness Book of World Records and the American Kennel Club did not recognize the breed until 1991 The origin of the Chinese Shar-Pei can be traced to the province of Kwun Tung present-day Guangdong and has existed for centuries in the southern provinces of China These dogs helped their peasant masters with various tasks such as herding cattle and guarding the home and family and have proven themselves to be…Read More about Chinese Shar-Pei at WikiPedia
Latest Chinese Shar-Pei Frequently Asked Questions:
My husband and I own a Shar-pei and I have 2 concerns about him... 1. We bathe him regularly and do everything that the vet tells us to but he still gets this terrible body order. When my husband bathes him he makes sure to get under all the doggie wrinkles when he washes and dries him. I am just curious to see if any other Shar-pei's develop a terrible body order the day after a bath. 2. When our dog gets lonely or mad (when we leave him home alone or when he's sent to his crate for something) he chews at his skin. He will chew and chew until he makes a raw, bloody mark on his paw or leg. Anyone else's dog do this? lol Ps. My husband has had this dog forever.. even longer than he's had me so it's not a puppy phase and none of this is new to us. I was just curious to see if it's just our dog!
Answer:Shar-Pei's are known for their serious skin problems. It can be very difficult and expensive to keep up with. If you are having a problem with the skin even with the vet's recommendations, I suggest seeing a veterinary dermatologist. They will be better suited to treat on going problems than a general veterinarian. As for the persistent licking, it could be from anxiety or boredom from being alone or due to him becoming more interested in his itchy/oily skin when no one is around..
What is the scientific classification of the chinese shar pei? what adaptations has the chinese sharpei made in its enviroments. I have a chinese sharpei and i would liketo know more about him . thanx!
Answer:Kingdom:Animalia, Phylum:Chordata, Class:Mammalia, Order:Carnivora, Family:Canidae, Genus:Canis, Species:Canis lupus, Subspecies:Canis l. familiaris. all domestic dogs fall under the same subspecies, so individual breeds do not have a separate scientific classification. They are ancient dogs bred for fighting and guarding. Their abundant skin gave them an advantage in fights because when one is bit on the neck it can still turn and bite back. Since they were associated with the royal family in China, when Chairman Mao took control he had all he could find killed and almost cause them to become wiped out.
We had a burglar the other night so my mom wants to buy a new dog. She wants to buy a chinese shar pei since its a fighting dog but I don't think it'll be a good guard dog. What do you guys think?
Answer:If the only reason you're looking at getting a new dog is to guard the property, then, honestly, you're better off with a security alarm because it will be a lot less trouble for the same function. Obviously, if you're a dog lover and want a dog as a pet anyway, then that's great! :) In my opinion, most large dogs are going to do the job equally well. If a burglar has the choice between a house with barking dogs, and a house without, they're gonna go for the house without unless there's a really good reason to pick your place. My German shepherd reacts instantly to strange noises with a warning bark, but so does my kelpie/labrador, and most people call out from the front gate before entering the property because of this. Whatever you decide on, research your breed carefully because in addition to their watchdog qualities, there will also be other things to consider like health problems, amount of exercise required, grooming, etc, etc. Most big dogs require plenty of daily exercise, for example. There are lots of websites which can help you select a dog breed that suits your lifestyle, so have some fun taking quizzes, like the one below, and reading about the different breeds. Good luck! http://selectadog.pedigree.com.au/
Sharpei - itching skin? Hair falling out. No vet can help me. What do I do?
Answer:Go tohttp://www.akc.org/index.cfm for more information !!!
We have an almost two year old shar-pei and wanted to know if she would get along well an itailian greyhound and if they were good lapdogs and like to be held, cuddled and loved? Any responses would be great...Thanks!
Answer:I had an Italian Greyhound from the time he was a puppy. I also encounted a few of them during the seven years I worked at animal hospitals, and those tended to have the same behavior as my own. Now I will preface this by saying I loved my dog dearly and would not have traded him in for the world. He was very affectionate with me, and he did get along with any dogs or cats he ever encountered. However, he did have huge problems with nervousness and aggressiveness. It took hundreds of dollars and hours of professional training to correct his behavior problems, and even then he would have relapses of growling and snapping at people (especially strangers.) He was extremely protective of me and would lunge at anyone who tried to touch me (shake hands, hug, etc), even when he knew the person. I would cuddle him, but on occasion he would turn around and snap at me for no discernable reason. In short, my experience with the breed is that they will get along with other animals, but can be very problematic in terms of human interaction and nervousness. It is a wonderful breed for people who live in quiet homes and who have the patience for a very intelligent but difficult to train dog. Definitely do not get this breed if you have young kids (under 14) in your home.
