Shar Pei about 2000 years old, this Variety is actually quite contradictory. People who like it like it very much, but there are also many people who hate it. The characteristic of the Shar-Pei is that there are many folds on the skin, which may be ugly to the Chinese aesthetic point of view, but the Shar-Pei is a very popular dog breed abroad.

The Shar-Pei, also known as the Dali dog, is one of the few dog breeds in the world. The Shar-Pei was trained and bred as a fighting dog in the past. In the early 1900s, there was still a fighting field for the Shar-Pei in Guangdong. By the 1960s and 1970s, the dog had declined in China, but after the Shar-Pei was introduced to the United States in the 1970s, the United States has set off a Shar-Pei fever, "Chinese Shar-Pei Club" spreads all over the United States, with over 10,000 officially registered Shar-Pei dogs Only. In the paintings of the Han Dynasty in China, there are portraits very similar to the Shar Pei. It is an irony that the Shar-Pei was in danger of extinction at one time, and then American breeders made considerable efforts to continue this breed.

Although the ancestry of the Shar-Pei is still uncertain, it is an undisputed fact that it originated in Guangdong Province, China.

Shar Pei is king, alert, intelligent, majestic, aristocratic, frowning, calm and proud, neutral by nature and towards strangers A little cold; but putting all the love into the family. The Shar-Pei stood there, looking calm and confident. The temperament is very happy and gentle, very unlike the "Chinese fighting dog".

The most distinctive feature of the Shar-Pei is that there are many folds on its body. This provides convenience for hiding dirt and grime. Therefore, in daily care, it is necessary to keep its living environment clean and hygienic, and often clean up the dirt in the folds for it, otherwise it is very easy to suffer from various skin diseases.

Have frequent baths. Wash it every 7-10 days in spring and autumn. In summer, wash every other day, and when not bathing, wipe your body with a wet towel every day to remove the dirt in the folds.

Shapi is afraid of heat, so in summer, you should blow the air conditioner while bathing frequently.

Sharpei cannot be raised in a humid environment. To keep the surrounding environment dry. Because the moist air can make the dirt in the folds moldy, which can cause skin diseases.

Shapi has poor immunity and is prone to entropion and rickets. On weekdays, it is necessary to clean the eyes frequently, get more sunlight, and pay attention to calcium supplementation.

Shar Pei active , requires moderate exercise, plus the nasal passage is short, strenuous exercise is prone to hypoxia, so it is best to take it out for a walk in the early morning or evening. The dog's skin has many folds, which are easy to hide dirt and lead to the growth of bacteria, so special attention should be paid to daily cleaning, otherwise the dog is prone to scabies and skin diseases. It is advisable to bathe twice a week in summer and once a week in autumn. The dog should not be fed excessive food, so as not to be overweight and affect health. In addition, due to the special physiological structure of the Shar-Pei, it is very susceptible to entropion and rickets, so it should be paid attention to in feeding and management. Shar-Pei should pay attention to skin hygiene. Because of their wrinkles, they are prone to skin diseases. They should take frequent baths and spray some perfume appropriately to prevent body odor.

Hereditary disease: Entropion.

Common diseases: allergic dermatitis, osteomalacia, renal failure, eczema, otitis externa, pleurisy, hypertrophic bone disease.

Obesity is not uncommon in Shar-Pei, and the acceptable weight of Shar-Pei is generally 45 ~60 lbs or so. However, the amount of exercise required for Shapi is also relatively large, so the control of meat must be moderate, not too much or too little. Dog food is correct or not, for dogs also have a great relationship, don't just recognize the brand, not the role .

Sometimes I feel that Shar Pei's If the hair is too hard and rough, you can choose some dog food that improves the coat, or you can feed it a little hair powder. If you are too obese, you can choose some fat and less calories to improve yourself when choosing dog food.

For Sharpei who are prone to rickets and osteomalacia, you can usually add more calcium. When you are a child, you can add some calcium tablets or sprinkle some calcium powder in the dog food. Try to prevent some susceptible diseases from a young age, and prevent problems before they occur. The healthy growth of dogs is more important than anything else.

[body size]

shoulder height About 18 to 20 inches. Weight about 45 to 60 pounds. Males are usually slightly larger and more square in body than females, but both sexes are very symmetrical. Shar-Pei's distance from the withers to the ground, equal to His distance from the front of his sternum to the back of his hips is roughly equal.

[head and head]

Head large, slender, but not excessive, held proudly, with forehead covered with numerous wrinkles 

The lines extend from the sides to the face. Eyes: Dark, small, almond-shaped, and sunken, showing a scowling expression. Light-colored dogs may also have light-colored eyes. Ears: Very small, thick, equilateral triangular, slightly rounded at the tips; curled around the edges of the ears. The ears lie flat against the head, set high and wide apart, towards the front of the head, with the tips pointing towards the eyes. Ears can move. Pricked ears are a disqualification. Skull: Flat and broad, with a moderately developed stop. Muzzle: One of the unique characteristics of this breed. Broad and full, not tapering (approximately the same distance from tip to stop as from stop to occiput). Nose: Large, broad, dark in color, preferably black, but generally a color commensurate with the coat is acceptable. Light-colored Shar Pei, the color of the nose is the preferred natural color. In dark cheese-colored Shar-Peis, the nose color may be lighter in the center of the nose, or lighter throughout the nose. The lips and tops of the muzzle are full, which may cause them to be a little higher than the nose. Tongue, upper part of mouth, gums and upper lip, blue-black is preferred (any color except light); the above should be lavender in light-colored Shar Pei. A tongue with pink spots is a serious defect. A pure pink tongue is a disqualification (the tongue may be lightened by heat; care needs to be taken not to make the tongue's pigment pink). Teeth: Strong, scissors bite. Deviating from scissor bites and bites are serious faults.

[neck, topline, body]

Neck: Medium length, full, well articulated with shoulder blades. Slightly heavy folds on neck and throat, loose skin and profuse fat.

Topline: Slightly concave behind the withers and raised slightly at the short, broad loin. A horizontal, arched, or swaying topline is a defect. Chest: Broad and deep, the base of the chest extends at least to the elbows and rises slightly below the waist. Back: Short and tightly bound.

Rump: Flat, set very high at the base of the tail, with an upturned anus, clearly exposed.

Tail: The very high base of the tail is one of the distinctive characteristics of the Shar-Pei. A low tail is a defect. The tail appears thick and rounded at the base, tapered at the tip, tapered, and curled over the back or either side of the back. Lack of a complete tail is a disqualification.

[Forequarter]

Scapulae: Muscular, sloping back.

Forelegs: When viewed from the front, straight and slightly wide apart, with the elbows close to the body. When viewed from the side, the forelegs are straight, with strong and flexible bones. The bone is strong, but not heavy, of medium length. The removal of the forelimb dewclaws is optional.

Paws: Medium in size, compact and firm, not open.

[hindquarters]

Muscular, strong and moderately angled. Hock bones (hock joints) short, perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other when viewed from behind. Dewclaws on the hind legs must be removed. The paws are the same as the forelimbs.

[coat]

The extremely coarse coat is one of the unique characteristics of this breed. The coat is absolutely straight and erect on the main body, but generally the hair on the extremities lies flat and slightly flat. Hair appears healthy but not shiny. Coat lengths can range from extremely short "horse hair" to slightly longer "bristle", with hair no longer than 1 inch at the withers. Soft coats, wavy coats, coats longer than 1 inch at the withers, or trimmed coats are serious faults. The Shar Pei should show a natural appearance.

[color]

Only solid and mink are acceptable and all colors are treated the same when judging. Solid-colored dogs may have shades of color, mostly dark, on the underside of the back and on the ears. Shading changes must be consistent with body coat color, including dark hair throughout the coat. The following colors are disqualified: albino variants; non-solid colors such as tabby, variegated, spotted, and any combination of colors.

[GAIT]

The Shar-Pei's movements are mainly judged by looking at the trot. The gait is stretched and steady, and when he trots quickly, the feet tend to draw in toward the centerline of the body due to gravity. The gait combines good forequarter reach with strong rear drive. Correct gait is essential.

[temperament]

king, vigilant, intelligent, majestic, aristocratic, frowning, calm and proud, neutral and unfamiliar by nature People are a little cold; but put all the love into the family. The Shar-Pei stood there, looking calm and confident.

[Major defect]

Deviated from scissors bite.

Spotted tongue.

Soft coat, wavy coat, coat longer than 1 inch at withers, or trimmed coat.

[Disqualified]

Early.

Pure pink tongue.

Lack of full tail.

Albino variants; non-solid colors such as tabby, variegated, spotted, and any combination of colors.