25 Mar Different Facts About Shar-Pei (Part 1)

The Chinese Shar-Pei dog, also known as the Wrinkle Dog, was bred hundreds of years ago for guarding, hunting, herding, and later fighting. Today this dog is famous for his shiny, wrinkled skin, and his love and loyalty to the family. Shar-Pei in Chinese means sandy skin. This breed is now kept more as a pet and can even adapt to apartment life. The nature of this dog is stubborn and in need of continuous and authoritative training. Therefore, it isn’t suitable for beginners and inexperienced people. If you can meet the needs of this breed, you have both a wonderful guard and a very loyal friend. Shar-Pei dogs don’t tolerate heat and are prone to various diseases. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about this breed.

Behaviour and training of Shar-Pei dogs

Shar-Pei dogs are quiet enough to be kept in an apartment. He’s an independent and sometimes even isolated breed. These dogs can still be great guards. We should also train them not to attack people and animals they don’t know. It is said that these dogs prefer to hang out with people and always be with their owner rather than their kind. On the other hand, because he used to be a war breed and was unfortunately used for fighting, his behaviour with other dogs can be violent.

This breed has a strong will and needs to be trained very early from birth. The owner or trainer of a Shar-Pei dog should be able to be decisive but kind. Otherwise, he probably won’t obey him. Shar-Pei is loyal to his family, but you must immediately let him know who the leader of the group is, otherwise he may compete with you for the presidency at home! These puppies should be socialized from an early age. It means you have to familiarize him with different people and environments. Activities such as parties, taking him to crowded parks or shops, walking around and meeting neighbours will help your dog improve his social skills. This breed has great learning power, and if he isn’t stubborn, it’s usually easy to teach him.

Relationships with children and other pets

Shar-Pei is a family-friendly dog ​​and protects all members of the family, including children. But to learn to get along well with children, he has to grow up with them. It means that he has been dealing with children since he was a child. This breed is suitable for families whose children are at least 10 years old to know how to treat them with respect.

Like any other breed, you must teach children how to treat dogs. Always take care of them to prevent the baby from being bitten or the dog’s ears and tail being pulled. Tell the children not to approach any dog ​​at all while eating or sleeping and not to try to take food from him. No dog, no matter how friendly and trustworthy, should never be alone with children. To get along with dogs and other animals, you need to introduce him to them from an early age. This breed is aggressive against other dogs and you shouldn’t leave them alone.

Diet

The recommended amount of dog food for this breed is 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food twice a day. Of course, the amount of food an adult dog eats depends on his size, age, physique, metabolism, and level of activity. Dogs are different and shouldn’t be given the same amount of food. The quality of the food is also important, and the higher the quality of the food, the less it’s necessary for the dog.

Grooming and care of Shar-Pei

Bathing and skin cleansing

Shar-Pei dogs aren’t difficult to clean at all, because they’re inherently clean and don’t need much bathing. A full brush once a week is enough to remove dead hair. They usually have to take a bath once every 12 weeks, unless they’re very dirty. Excessive bathing irritates the skin of these dogs. But their wrinkled parts can be prone to skin problems and need more attention and care. After bathing, be sure to dry the body completely so that no fungus or yeast grows inside the wrinkles. Wipe the wrinkles thoroughly with a dry towel to remove any remaining moisture.