How big is a full grown Shar Pei?

On average, a fully grown Shar-Pei stands between 17-20 inches in height with a weight of 40-65 pounds.

Is a Shar Pei a good family dog?

The Shar Pei is great family dog that is devoted to and very protective of its family, but they can be a bit wary of strangers. The Shar Pei is also a good dog for families where children are just that bit older. This dog also needs consistent training to ensure that the dog knows its place in the family pecking order.

Are Shar Peis indoor or outdoor dogs?

The Shar-Pei should be allowed to spend time both indoors and outdoors, but should not be considered an “outside dog.”

Are all shar peis aggressive?

They tend to be aloof with strangers, but are fiercely loyal and affectionate with their own people and love to spend time in the company of their families. While shar-peis can be aggressive toward other dogs, says Dogtime, early socialization can help them learn to get along with other pets.

Are Shar-Peis barkers?

Although they aren’t really known as barkers, they will certainly alert you to a stranger approaching the home or to anything out of the ordinary going on outside. If you hear a Shar-Pei barking wildly, you had better go investigate. Some people don’t believe that dogs can show empathy, but Shar-Pei can!

Do Shar-Pei bark a lot?

They make good watchdogs and rarely bark, so neighbours will love them too. Shar-Peis are good with older children and pets if socialised well and early (even cats).

How much is a Shar-Pei puppy cost?

While Chine Shar-Peis puppies can fetch as low as $750, champion bloodlines can go for up to $3,000 because of their show quality. If the puppy also has parents who have won contests, the price goes up because of the desirable genetics. For typical non-show quality dogs, several factors could raise the market price.

Can shar-pei be left alone?

Breeds of big dogs that can be left alone include Shar-Pei, Greyhound, Bullmastiff, or Labradoodle. It’s important to stress that, even though some dogs cope better with being alone, it doesn’t mean they should be neglected.

Are Shar-Peis hard to train?

The Shar-Pei is active, quick-learning, and intelligent. They are one of the easier breeds to housebreak. However, the breed requires a firm, confident pet parent who can train in a consistent and rewarding manner.

Why is a Shar-Pei wrinkly?

In a Shar-Pei, the HAS2 gene goes into overdrive creating way too much hyaluronan and that causes the trademark wrinkles, which are especially visible in Shar-Pei puppies. By the time a Shar-Pei is full grown, its wrinkles have settled down and are typically just in the face, head and neck.

What is a bear coat Shar-Pei?

The Bear Coat Shar Pei is a Shar Pei dog that has a long, luxurious coat quite different from his other Shar Pei counterparts. This makes him look just like a bear (hence, the name!). Bear Coat Shar Pei dogs are exceedingly rare, and most breeders do not purposefully breed them to have these coats.

What is a Shar-Pei mix?

The Shar Pei Chow mix is a combination of two ancient Chinese breeds who were used for guarding. A prospective owner can expect his Shar Pei Chow Chow mix to be brave, loyal, and highly intelligent. On the other hand, he may show aggressive tendencies towards strangers and other dogs.

Can Shar-Pei fight?

The Shar-Pei was once a guard dog and pit fighter. Today he is primarily a companion, though he retains fighting toughness. He can be aggressive toward other dogs or people, so it’s imperative that he be socialized and trained from an early age.

Why do Shar-Pei have extra skin?

Shar Peis became a popular breed in Europe and the United States at the beginning of the 1990s. During the recovery process, the characteristic wrinkles of the first Shar Pei dogs were enhanced and the offspring of these appeared with thicker skin and a greater number of wrinkles.

Do Shar-Peis have curly tails?

The tail is set very high, a characteristic feature of the breed. May be carried high and curved, carried in tight curl or curved over or to either side of the back.

Are Shar-Peis mastiffs?

The Shar Pei is a short-coated medium-sized breed of dog, renowned for its excessively wrinkled skin. The breed resembles many dog breeds from the mastiff family; however, it is most closely related to spitz breeds, with the Chow Chow being its closest relative.

What two dogs make a Shar Pei?

The Han Dog gave rise to two different breeds – one a heavier, more bulky dog which went on the become the Chow and a smaller wrinkled dog who became used for fighting who became the Shar Pei.

Why is my Shar-Pei tail down?

Limber tail syndrome is one of several names for the medical condition also known as acute caudal myopathy. It is also commonly known as cold tail, swimmer’s tail, and broken wag. The tail of an affected dog will either hang down limply or will extend out straight for two to three inches and then drop down.

Why do Shar-Peis have blue tongues?

Just like with Chow Chows, Chinese Shar-Peis, and a few other breeds, solid blue-black tongues are caused by the same thing as spotted tongues: heavy pigmentation, according to the American Kennel Club. Pigmented spots on your dog’s tongue are usually nothing to worry about.

Do all Shar-Peis have black tongues?

The Chinese Shar-Pei is one of two breeds noted for its solid blue-black tongue (the other is the Chow Chow), but not every Shar-Pei has a solid blue black tongue, gums, flews or the roof of the mouth. Exceptions can be found in dogs with dilute coat colors associated with solid lavender pigmentation on the tongue.

Do Shar-Peis have black tongues?

Chinese shar-peis have blue-black tongues as do chow chows, though it is unclear if the two breeds are related. An ancient breed, the Chinese shar-pei is believed to have originated in China about 200 bc.

Are Shar-Peis intelligent?

Shar-Peis are intelligent dogs needing little training. Although they are somewhat aloof, snobbish and reserved in the presence of strangers, they are extremely loyal and devoted to their family. Essentially they are an independent, regal, alert and dignified animal with a calm and confident stature.