Shar Pei : APPEARANCE, LIFE EXPECTANCY TEMPERAMENT AND HEIGHT WEIGHT

Shar Pei : APPEARANCE, LIFE EXPECTANCY TEMPERAMENT AND HEIGHT WEIGHT

Shar-Pei Life Expectancy

The Chinese Shar-Pei lives an average life of 8 to 12 years. Generally 61.2% puppies from 1 litter cross 9 years of age.

Shar-Pei Appearance

Shar-Pei is medium-sized dog with a distinguished ‘hippopotamus’ head, skin folds and wrinkles on face. It is massive, boney and fleshy substantial breed. The dog is square-proportioned but with large head as compared to rest of the body. Its gait is easy and free with good reach and drive but the weight is on fore-legs mostly. The harsh and off-standing, its sandy coat is dense, the best protection against harsh climate and dog bites during fights. The breed is available in many solid colors. The expression is beetle-browed and deter able while distinct skin folds on face.

Shar-Pei Weight and Height

Males stand from 18 to 20 inches in height with 40 to 55 pounds of weight. Female dogs stand from 17 to 19 inches in height till shoulders with 38 to 50 pounds of weight.

Shar-Pei Temperament

Alert and independent, this dog is extremely devoted, loyal and protective breed. This dog enjoys the company of human rather than the company of animals. The Chinese Shar-Pei was a fighting dog at its early age, the dog is adapted as companion currently but still holds its fighting traits. Keep them satisfied with their physical exercises and socialize well in its early stage to build calm state of mind. The dog affords cold season quite well but hot summer is tough for him. Shar-Pei is prone to heatstroke and should be placed in well ventilated, open spaces but under shad. Do not expose to direct sunlight in summer. The Chinese dog Shar-Pei is affectionate with children of family but of older ages, however, the dog should be governed when interacting with young kids because they may tease the dog with their rowdy and rough play. The breed is aggressive to dogs and cats; it is mandatory to socialize the Shar-Pei from its early puppyhood to retain harmony and tranquility in the house. Non-canine pets should not be kept with them as these dogs are sharp hunter of such animals. The Shar Pei breed is sleek and requires very less to remain groomed. Extensive barking, chewing and digging are the behavioral issues seldom raised due to unsatisfied physical exercises. They need vigorous efforts to stimulate their physical and mental organs. You can have a calm Shar-Pei in your house if you managed its exercise requirements.

Shar-Pei with children and other pets

This protective breed is bonded with affection and care with family. The breed is enormously concerned to family’s security and safety. They have gentle tendencies towards children. This dog is proven best companion of children of 8 years age and above. Young kids can also share some activities with dogs but should be supervised. This dog possesses relatively low tolerance against childish pulling, snatching and other rowdy plays. During socialization, teach your children for correct handling of dogs as well. To establish peace in home environment, all pets of the house including Shar-Pei should be adapted in very early age and all should be raised together. They have high aggression towards strange dogs while affordable with already introduced dogs at home. Other canine and non-canine pet including free wandering cats should not be trusted with this breed.