Chinese Shar Pei
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Since the Chinese Shar Pei is so well-known for its magnificent coat, maintaining a healthy coat should be one of the top priorities for Shar Pei owners. Grooming your Shar Pei won't take up much of your time, regardless of which coat you decide to adopt. Even though the coat of the Shar Pei is the most distinctive feature, grooming your companion also involves clipping nails, bathing and keeping the ears spotless. This sounds like a lot of work, but if maintained regularly, it should take no more than 15 minutes of your time. [...]
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Anyone who sees a cute little wrinkled dog like a Shar Pei in a movie or on a television show will immediately fall in love with it. The truth is that the Chinese Shar Pei makes a wonderful actor because of its ability to follow directions. Obedient by nature, the Shar Pei can be trained to do a wide variety of things, including being a star on the big screen! [...]
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With so much research to do before making the decision to adopt a Chinese Shar Pei, you hardly have time to find out all the fun and interesting facts about your new pet. Fortunately for you, owning a Shar Pei will give you more interesting facts than you could ever read about online. From their unique coats and colors to their independent and borderline stubborn personalities, Chinese Shar Peis are indeed quite weird. [...]
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When you make the decision to adopt a Chinese Shar Pei, you have to ask yourself if this dog will just be your lovable pet, or if you want to make it a show dog. This basic question will assist you to a certain degree in determining what color coat your Shar Pei should have. Although the Shar Pei is beautiful in all its lovely colors, certain clubs may disqualify your dog based on the color on its coat. [...]
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Caring for your Chinese Shar Pei does not have to be a full-time job, but it will require a bit of devotion and time management on your part. Remember that while dogs are self-sufficient creatures, they still rely heavily on you for basic needs such as food, water and exercise. The Chinese Shar Pei requires daily exercise to stay in shape. An adult Shar Pei should weigh from 40-55lbs. If your dog is close to exceeding this weight as a pup, it's time for you to make drastic changes to your dog's diet and implement a good exercise program. [...]
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Keeping your Chinese Shar Pei happy and healthy will give you much more quality time together and save you a lot of money on vet bills. Most pet owners just run out and get the first dry dog food they can find, but if you truly value your Shar Pei, you should spend more time and effort to prepare the right food for your pup. Maintaining the diet of your Chinese Shar Pei will reduce the likelihood of any food allergies or digestive problems that may occur as a result of an unhealthy diet. [...]
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With such a cuddly looking face, it's hard to believe that a Chinese Shar Pei could serve as a watch dog. But traditionally in China, the Shar Pei was bred as a fighting dog, that's why its skin is so wrinkly; if struck by an opponent, the folds protect the major organs to limit the injury. Intelligent and loyal by nature, the Shar Pei makes a perfect watch dog for any home. These cute and cuddly pups make great family pets as well as watch dogs. It's like having an alarm, but cuter! [...]
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Your happiness with your new Shar Pei will depend on how well you socialize your puppy. Socializing your Shar Pei involves getting your pup used to interacting with other animals and people. Because most puppies spend the first 2-3 months with their mothers and siblings, they will have some experience interacting with other dogs, but they are still not used to people or new surroundings. Socializing your Shar Pei should be an ongoing process that continues into adulthood. [...]
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When your Chinese Shar Pei gets sick, it's a gut-wrenching time of waiting and wondering. No doubt, ensuring that your Shar Pei is healthy will make it less prone to illnesses, but there is often no amount of the care in the world that will prevent certain breed-specific health issues. As the owner of a Chinese Shar Pei, you will likely have to deal with 'Shar Pei fever', or 'Swollen Hock Syndrome' (SHS) as it is often called, at some point or other. [...]
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If you've made the decision to get yourself a beautiful Chinese Shar Pei, you should decide which of the several coats would suit your preferences. With three coat types to choose from, there are several factors to consider, including grooming, color and shedding. The shed factor is something every potential dog owner should consider. [...]
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Chinese Shar Pei
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