Shar Pei Are Brave And Loyal
Originally from China, the Shar Pei can easily be
distinguished because of its wrinkles and a tongue that is
blue-black. This particular breed has a very rough and
coarse coat and that is how it got its name, which in the
Chinese language means sand skin. When you first get your
Shar Pei puppy, you will notice that it has a lot of
wrinkles, though once your puppy begins to grow older and
matures, many of these wrinkles will have faded away, and
its coat will have become smoother.
Because of this coarseness it got its name, which in Chinese
translates to sand skin, which is a close approximation of
its body skin. As puppies, they are sure to have plenty of
wrinkles, though as they grow in age, these will slowly
lessen and are not so pronounced.
You can expect the Shar Pei to come in a variety of colors
including rose red, sand as well as blue, black and also
cream and it also shares its blue-black tongue color with
that of its relative the Chow Chow.
It also stands out because of its loose skin and a head that
is very wrinkled, though not all varieties of the Shar Pei
have wrinkled appearances because some even have tight skins
and few wrinkles.
The Shar Pei has three different types of coats including
the brush, bear and horse coats. They are also prone to
suffering from health problems that may be due to
irresponsible breeding. One such malady it is known to
suffer from is entropion, which causes the eyelashes to curl
inward and thus irritates the Shar Pei’s eyes. To lessen the
risk of health problems, manufacturers of dog foods have
even created special dry foods for the Chinese Shar Pei that
will prevent common skin allergies and also sores from
affecting the breed.
The Shar Pei also has an independent mind, while also being
very aloof and reserved, and not given to easily making
friends with strangers. This could be attributed to the fact
that the breed was originally bred to serve as watchdogs.
However, the Shar Pei will show much devotion to its master
and is generally affectionate and also loyal to its family
members. However, despite socialization, it will still keep
its watchdog proclivities, and it is also very territorial
and possessive.
The Shar Pei, which no doubt is a strong creature, will
still suffer from health-related issues and so it does
require careful selection before being purchased so that you
don’t end up with a pet that is not well suited for your
home. It would be in your best interest for you to obtain a
Shar Pei only from a reputable and responsible breeder,
which will ensure a healthy and well-bred puppy.
Nevertheless, it has many endearing qualities such as being
loving and though possessive, is a great guard dog and also
excellent family dog as well and very independent too.
The Shar Pei is of Chinese origin and comes from Guangdong
province and is well recognized for its ability to fight and
also being a good watchdog, and it even was the main
watchdog for early Chinese royals. It is a good defender and
even though the Chinese Communists attempted to wipe this
breed from the face of the earth, it has survived to become
a popular breed that is often even called the “Golden Lion”.
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