Shar Pei Puppies Blog

Chinese Shar Pei most of the time are suspicious of strangers which is natural as they were bred original as guard dogs. Generally, this breed’s proven to be a loving, devoted family dog. Chinese Shar Pei is very independent and reserved as well. They are extremely devoted, loyal and affectionate to their family and are amenable to accepting strangers, especially when they are socialized properly.

Chinese Shar Pei just like any other dogs, need to be trained as well. This is to maintain their body’s activity and to keep their health from deteriorating. You need to walk your pet out everday or even at least thrice a week. After a tiring walk with your Chinese Shar Pei, pour a cup of coffee for yourself using the Shar Pei Coffee Mug and enjoy the lovely morning with your pet. This is a 15oz oversized mug and can be a great gift for Shar Pei or dog enthusiasts out there.

For some Shar Pei owners, it may be noticed that there are white flakes on the coat and on the skin. Also at times, it has been observed that some even scratch the area incessantly causing cuts and bruises. If you notice this with your Shar Pei, start by checking the shampoo and switching it with another. But this may not be the main cause so it is very much recommended that the diet of the dog be check for more often than not, it could be an allergic effect of something the dog has been eating.

You will want to get them dog food that has no wheat or corn in it. This is a common cause for food allergy. Some have tried home cooking of lamb and rice as well as giving them a spoonful of vegetable and even cod liver oil not only to prevent itchiness but to help keep their coats gleaming and healthy looking. For the best advice regarding what to feed them, ask breeders and vets to know more about the digestive and allergic working of the breed. They may eat good food, but it may not be the right food.

Shar Pei’s have their unique wrinkling face with a squarish and medium sized build with a “sand paper” coat that comes in red, sandy, cream and black. Similar to the Chow Chow, they have bluish tongues. Legs are muscular and they have tails that are curled. Shar Pei’s may look wistful or sad but in fact they are very fun to be with once warmed up and make very good watch dogs for they can detect real threats. They are bold, easy going and friendly plus they are intelligent to the point that they may be thought of as stubborn.  These are some of the few details stating how a genuine and pure Shar Pei Dog should look like. If one is interested in owning a Shar Pei Dog, then careful study of the breed standard is needed for detecting scam breeders that don’t follow quality. Here are some red flags to be aware of when buying a Shar Pei: Read the rest of this entry »