Shar pei dogs. Owner reviews

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

When you see a sharpei in front of you, its unusual appearance immediately catches your eye. This dog, reaching no more than 50 centimeters at the withers, weighs about 20 kilograms and seems to have excess skin on the body. The folds are said to have acted as a defense mechanism against serious injury when the breed was used as a fighting breed. Puppies have more folds than adult dogs (they can only have them on the head and withers). This animal has a short, hard coat, often of a red color, less often - white or black. Shar Pei's tongue has an unusual color: from dark blue to black, which is also a distinctive feature of this breed.

Shar pei dog: photos show a balanced character

Although Shar-Peis were supposed to be used as tough fighters, their peaceful nature didn't allow for that. It is very difficult to piss them off, but they still know how to guard the house, warning the owners about an unexpected guest with barking and growling. In extreme cases, they can even attack, defending their territory.

Character of the Shar Pei breed

The reviews of the owners are similar in that they strongly recommend training a dog like any bigbreed. But this must be done without resorting to rudeness, otherwise she will be offended and will not obey the trainer. The puppy already learns all the commands well. But still, you should not do it yourself, although you are able to teach your pet elementary commands.

Shar pei dogs do everything according to their mood, including fulfilling your requirements. First, you will tell him what needs to be done, and the dog will think whether the game is worth the candle. And only after that will he slowly do what he himself needs. And, perhaps, your requirements and his desires will coincide. The Shar Pei is a very intelligent breed, and more like an observer-philosopher.

Calmness and balance prevail in the character of the Shar Pei dog. Reviews in which psychologists and psychotherapists advise starting this breed for those who have problems and disharmony in the family are quite understandable. A pet will bring comfort to such a house and improve the psychological situation. His character is more like a cat's: Shar Pei becomes attached to the owners, but treats strangers a little arrogantly, not recognizing them. He can tolerate loneliness, but it destroys him psychologically. Left alone for a long time, Shar-Pei can hold a grudge and change his attitude towards the owner.

Children and Shar-Pei

Feedback from the owners of this breed is only positive. Breeders claim that Shar-Pei communicate well with children and are even ready to endure any of their pranks. But, again, they are distrustful of other people's children.

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Reviews of breeders of this breed contain informationabout such a disease as inversion of the eyelids, which is inherited. It occurs due to incorrectly growing eyelashes on the eyelids, which leads to injury to the cornea of \u200b\u200bthe eye. But such a disease is extremely rare and only in non-purebred representatives of the breed. As for life expectancy, most often Shar Pei live only 10-12 years.

Although this breed is one of the rarest, it can be easily found on sale. You just need to search well. On average, the price for a Shar Pei puppy is about 17,000 rubles. However, you will never regret choosing such a wonderful dog!