Chinese Shar-Pei - Who says wrinkles can't be beautiful?

Care and training of the Chinese Shar-Pei

Breed Introduction

With its adorable wrinkles, the Shar Pei was originally bred to guard, herd, hunt and fight. Now, it's one of the most popular and beloved Chinese imports in America. This ancient breed is calm and dignified, but can tend to be somewhat aloof and snobbish. Shar Peis have a strong personality, dominant temperament and independent mind. However, they are a protective family member and a true devotee to their adopted 'pack.' They make an excellent watchdog and guard dog. Due to their strong will, early training and socialization is essential, and they need an owner who has strong leadership qualities. The Shar Pei is a quick learner, so training them is easy, however they can sometimes have a stubborn streak, so would be owners need to be aware of this. This breed is not recommended for family with young children.

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Will a Chinese Shar Pei be a suitable dog for my family?

Will the Shar Pei be a suitable dog for my family?

Yes, if you want a medium sized dog of around 30-65 lbs
If you have a back yard that's on the small side, or don't have a back yard at all
Whether or not your back yard is fully secured
As long as you are able to spend at least 1-2 hours total per day for the feeding, exercising, training, and grooming of your dog
If you want a dog with a medium length coat
As long as you can put up with a dog that sheds on a year round basis
Yes, if the youngest person in your house (or who regularly visits) is no less than 13 years old
If you want a dog that needs average housebreaking time of around 6-12 weeks
You prefer a dog that is reasonably active as a puppy but will settle as an adult. It's an ideal choice for a dog that might need to be home alone during the day
If you want a dog that may be a bit stubborn when it comes to training
You need a dog that will defend you or your property if necessary
As long as you have experience of dogs or have owned several in the past

Then Chinese Shar Pei is the best suited Dog for you.

Chinese Shar Pei Stat Chart

Horizontal bar chart

Rating System:

Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn't nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise

Breed Stat

Breed Group: Non Sporting Group
Size: Medium
Life span: Over 10 Years
Exercise: Up to 1 hour per day
Grooming: Once a week
Coat length: Short
Coat sheds?: Yes
Home Size: Large,Small
Garden Size: Medium,Small

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