Shar pei mestizo dog: features of the breed

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

Mestizos of purebred dogs are offspring obtained as a result of mixing, when the mother and father were representatives of two different breeds, and the offspring acquires the external characteristics of both.

Predicting how a puppy will be born is quite difficult, even if you know his parents.

Some breeds have been spoiled by unscrupulous breeders, resulting in serious shortcomings in purebreds. Crossbreeding, on the other hand, allows you to transfer the best qualities of both parents to the puppy.

Part of the mestizos appears quite by accident. In this case, it is difficult to judge the character of the dog, its appearance and he alth characteristics, because a huge number of factors influence this.

However, there is deliberate mixing of breeds in order to breed a new one.

Features of mestizos

There is an opinion that mestizos are better than their purebred counterparts. It cannot be said that this idea is 100% wrong, because the positive aspects ofThere is indeed a mixture of breeds. These include:

Price. The cost of mestizos is usually lower than the cost of a purebred puppy

He alth. These dogs are in good he alth. As a rule, puppies do not inherit genetic diseases of their parents. However, this does not mean that a mestizo pet does not need to be looked after

Appearance. The unique and bright appearance of the puppies is a definite plus for fans of the unusual

There are also factors to pay special attention to

Character and size

The combination of the characters of the parents may not always lead to the appearance of a joyful, sweet and kind puppy. Especially problems are observed in representatives of small breeds, which are characterized by aggression and nervousness. Guard breed puppies can be difficult to train and train. And only an experienced dog breeder can cope with them.

If the puppy's parents are of different sizes, then it is almost impossible to predict the final size of the dog.

Shar pei

Shar Pei is an ancient breed that originated in China. The main distinguishing features include unique folds on the head and shoulders of its representatives, as well as an interesting muzzle.

It's hard to imagine, but just a few decades ago the breed was on the verge of extinction. In order to preserve and restore the Shar Pei population, they were collected and exported to the United States of America in the 1970s. As a result of breeding, the gene pool of individuals was diluted. So, modern sharpeicombine the genes of Chow Chow, Mastiff and Bullmastiff.

The first representative of this species came to Russia in the early 1990s, and within a few years this breed became one of the most popular among Russians.

Shar pei mestizos

Purposeful or random matings of Shar-Pei with other species are quite common. The first representatives of the new breed are quite easy to recognize by their characteristic appearance.

Shar pei mixed-breed puppies are often given the shape of the ears and set-up from their parents, provided that they do not hang from the second ancestor. When crossed with huskies, babies tend to have different colored eyes and long legs, but reduced bones.

The structure of the coat of puppies, color and character also differs.

Due to the mixing of breeds, the Shar Passet (a mix of Basset Hound and Shar Pei), Shar Pei and Cocker Spaniel mix and numerous other variations were born.

One of the most common representatives is the German Shar Pei (the breed appeared as a result of mixing German Shepherd and Shar Pei). Outwardly, it looks like a large representative of this species, but the coat color of these dogs resembles a German shepherd.

The animal may have erect ears and an elongated muzzle with characteristic folds.

As a child, Shar-Pei-Metis is distinguished by devotion, intelligence and independence. Puppies are very smart and are great for the role of a guard dog. There are no problems in training with them either.

Character of Shar-Pei mestizo

Character largely depends on the owners and predispositions of the dog. Such a pet will become an excellent friend for all family members, including children, and will faithfully serve them. However, experts do not recommend starting this breed for beginners, as its representatives are distinguished by an independent and freedom-loving character. Also, inexperienced dog breeders will find it difficult to train the dog, as it is prone to dominance and may resist training.

Initially, mestizo Shar-Peis were kept as guards and watchmen, and due to their distrust of strangers, they did an excellent job with this task.

Kept with other animals

Representatives of this breed rarely show aggression towards humans. But with other animals, things are different. It is not recommended to keep them with other dogs, with the exception of an individual of the Shar-Pei mestizo of the opposite sex.

In relation to other animals, the dog's instinct of the hunter may work, so cats, rabbits and other pets can become victims of your pet. You have to train a dog. Shar Pei (mestizo) can be trained to other four-legged animals, but it will still not be possible to reduce the probability of an attack to zero.

Shar Pei food

Their diet should be given due attention, because dogs of this breed are prone to food allergies and obesity.

You should give preference to dry balanced feeds that contain the full range of vitamins and trace elements necessary for the dog.

An adult dog needsfeed 2 times a day, and puppies - from 3 to 6 times.

In order for the Shar-Pei mix (photo attached to the article) to be he althy, when feeding dry food, you need to follow some rules:

1. A dog should always have a bowl of fresh water.
2. You need to feed the animal an hour after the walk.
3. Strictly adhere to the dosage of feed.

For owners who are considering natural feeding, you need to pay attention to the dog's diet. Shar Pei (Mestizo) should receive the following ingredients:

• fermented milk products, low-fat cottage cheese;
• lean meat (beef, veal);
• vegetables;
• porridge;
• sea fish;
• fruits.

All food must be ground so that it is better absorbed by the animal's body. Soups are strictly prohibited as they expand the stomach and cause he alth problems for the dog.