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Are you dreaming of owning a Shar Pei dog? This is a very important step. Therefore, you need to know the features of keeping a puppy of this breed: to what age they grow, what sizes they are, what food is most suitable, how to care for a dog, at what age to start training, how to toilet train.

Recommendations are given on how to decide whether to adopt a boy or a girl, and prices for puppies of this breed are also given.

Features depending on age

• For the first month of its life, the puppy is completely under the care of its mother. He is completely helpless, his vision and hearing are still in their infancy. The eyes will open only around the thirteenth day, and the little Shar Pei begins to hear only on the twentieth. He has enough nutrients contained in milk. You just need to make sure that the mother dog has enough food.
• From three to four weeks we begin to feed the dog cottage cheese, porridge with boiled meat minced or special food for puppies. After all, on the twentieth day of life, the dog begins to teethe. At one and a half to two months, the puppy can be taken to new owners, provided that he eats on his own from a bowl. This is the time when the puppy learns very quickly. He already knows how to bark and wag his tail, and runs on his still weak legs. And now it’s time to introduce him to all the household members and other animals living in the house.
• From 4 to 8 months of a dog’s life are the most difficult. The puppy grows, often does not listen well to the owner, can run away on the street and get into a difficult situation. And the most common problem at this time is teething. The puppy begins to chew everything. Place shoes out of reach. But even if the puppy has spoiled something, you cannot punish or beat him too much, otherwise you will raise an embittered creature. Buy special toys for your tailed friend that can be chewed for a long time, and remember that this period will soon end.
• Another difficult period is your dog’s puberty. By the age of one year, the dog matures and can sometimes argue with the owner about who is in charge in the house. But even at one year old, the dog is not yet fully grown. The Shar Pei reaches maturity around three to four years of age.

Adult sizes

An adult male at the withers reaches 49 - 51 cm, and a female - 44 - 51 cm.

How old do they grow?

Dogs usually grow up to one year, but sometimes up to two years.

Weight table by month

• Newborn puppy - 425 - 475 g.
• 1 month - 2.5 kg.
• 2 month - 6.7 kg.
• 3 month - 9.5 kg.
• 4 month - 12.5 kg.
• 5 month - 15.5 kg.
• 6 month - 18 kg.
• 7 month - 20 kg.
• 8 month - 21.7 kg.
• 9 month - 23 kg.
• 10 month - 23.5 kg.
• 11 month - 24.5 kg.
• 12 month - 25 kg.

basic information

Breed name:	Shar Pei
Country of origin:	China
Time of origin of the breed:	3,000 years ago
Type:	mountain and Swiss cattle ranches
Weight:	18 – 35 kg
Height (height at withers):	44 – 51 cm
Lifespan:	9 – 11 years
ICF classification:	Group 2, Section 3, Number 309
Price of puppies:	150 — 450 $
The most popular nicknames:	list of nicknames for sharpei

Photo

In the photo you can see the puppies.

How to properly care for a dog?

It is necessary to monitor the condition of the animal's eyes, ears and fur. You can wipe your eyes in the morning if discharge has accumulated overnight. The ears should also be clean. If there is discharge, you need to consult a doctor so as not to lead to otitis media, which is difficult to treat. The dog needs to be brushed periodically, but this is not as problematic as with dogs with long hair.

Attention! You can wash your Shar Pei no more than once a month, otherwise the fat balance of the skin will be disrupted.

How to feed?

Of course, we want our tailed friend to be happy and healthy. Therefore he must eat well. He should always have clean, fresh water. If the puppy does not have enough food before he is six months old, he will have poor health. After all, at this time bone growth and further formation of internal organs occurs.

The puppy's diet should consist of healthy foods. This:

1. cottage cheese;
2. kefir;
3. meat;
4. sea ​​fish;
5. offal;
6. a variety of vegetables.

There are foods that a dog needs and foods that are prohibited for consumption.

List of prohibited products:

1. sweets;
2. pork;
3. beans;
4. hard cheeses;
5. smoked meats;
6. eggs;
7. pasta;
8. nuts;
9. potato;
10. berries and fruits with seeds;
11. canned peas and corn.

List of required products:

1. rice;
2. buckwheat;
3. cereals;
4. beef;
5. mutton;
6. rabbit meat;
7. offal (in small quantities);
8. chicken;
9. turkey;
10. seasonal vegetables and fruits;
11. greenery;
12. tomatoes (remove tartar).

Some owners prepare food for their pet themselves, while others prefer dry food. Dogs of this breed are prone to allergies, so you need to be very responsible about nutrition. Carefully read the composition of the food on the packaging. Do not mix raw and dry foods. When you buy a puppy from a breeder, be sure to ask how he fed the dog.

Important! A sudden change in nutrition is unacceptable.

In general, Shar Peis eat little and only what they like. An adult dog is fed two to three times a day, and a baby more often.

Brief description of the breed

Shar-Peis are distinguished by their wrinkled body and muzzle and dark tongue, reminiscent of a chow chow. Most likely, the dog was bred in Southern China, where it was used as a guard dog to protect property. Shar Peis were also involved in hunting. Some representatives of the breed also took part in various dog fights.

The Shar Pei is medium in size. The dog's weight can vary from 23 to 32 kilograms. The pet has a wide head, its shape very reminiscent of the head of a hippopotamus. The dog has triangular recumbent ears and coarse fur. The flattened face is the reason why representatives of this breed have a hard time withstanding the heat.

Shar Peis attract the main attention due to their appearance, as well as their proud and independent character. Such pets are particularly active in protecting their territory. He is distrustful of strangers and aggressive towards other dogs.

Chinese Shar-Peis have earned a reputation for being aggressive dogs with strangers. But early and correct socialization completely deprives the animal of such inclinations. With age, the dog will understand who is a friend and who truly poses a threat. It is necessary to purchase a Shar Pei from the breeder who keeps puppies in the house - such animals are already socialized to some extent, which means further training will be easy.

With further training and socialization, the Shar Pei becomes an excellent family dog. It is best to keep a dog in those families where the children have already reached an older age, since children do not understand that a pet must be treated with respect. It must be borne in mind that children are often disappointed in the Shar Pei due to the fact that he does not show much interest in them. This behavior is a character trait of all Shar-Peis. Be prepared for your dog to not show his love and affection. Shar Peis skillfully contain all this within themselves.

Dogs of this breed are distinguished by different activities. Some can be quite energetic, while others are passive. This suggests that the pet can be kept in small apartments. Short twenty-minute walks will be quite enough for the normal physical development of the dog.

Although the Shar Pei is stubborn, training the dog is usually easy. Praise and rewards are important to this breed during the learning process. If you are not confident in your training abilities, then you can seek help from a professional who will be able to teach your pet everything necessary in a short time.

An important condition for the normal development of a puppy is the fact that the animal lives under the same roof with its owner. These dogs cannot live in the yard or any other premises separately from the family.

Upbringing

You need to start raising a puppy as soon as it gets into your home . By nature, these dogs are calm but independent.

They have a very developed sense of self-esteem. They will only obey a person for whom they respect. Therefore, you must not treat the puppy cruelly, and in no case use physical punishment.

But you can’t indulge him in everything either. The dog must feel the authority of the owner. From an early age, a dog can understand the intonations of a person’s voice and know the prohibiting command “fu”. Due to their innate stubbornness, Shar Peis have a hard time learning commands ; from three to four months you can contact a dog trainer to give your dog the right education.

Toilet training

When he is very small, you can use a diaper or tray. You need to place the toilet somewhere away from the carpets, but next to the place where the puppy sleeps, so that he has time to run.

It is necessary to put the dog on a diaper several times at the moment when it is about to do its important business. You will notice this in its behavior: the puppy begins to spin around in one place and whine. He will understand everything quickly, but sometimes there may be mistakes. Don't rush to punish him. After all, a puppy is also a child . It’s better to praise him once again when he does everything right or even reward him with a treat.

Soon the dog needs to be trained to use the toilet outside. But this is after vaccinations, since he can become infected with something.

When to start walking?

At three months you need to teach your dog to walk outside. The first walks should not last long, on quiet streets, so that the puppy is not frightened by the sharp sounds of car horns. We are gradually increasing the route. We take the animal out twice a day: morning and evening.

While walking, we practice the “nearby” command. We teach the dog not to pick up food on the street, not to take a treat from the hands of a stranger without the owner’s permission. At the same time we socialize the puppy. We teach him how to communicate with other animals and do not allow him to chase yard cats. Shar Peis love children very much and are wary of all adults . You need to teach your puppy to calmly walk past people.

Attention! These dogs do not tolerate heat well, so on a hot day we reduce the walking time.

Maintenance and care

Chinese Shar-Peis are very clean by nature. They do not emit unpleasant odors, and therefore do not need frequent bathing, but only as needed. To remove dead hairs and prevent the appearance of fur in the house, weekly brushing with a soft brush is sufficient. An important point is caring for the wrinkled folds of the Shar Pei. After bathing, each wrinkle must be thoroughly wiped. If this is not done, fungus and other infections may form in them.

Ear care is another important point. The condition of the ears should be checked weekly. The ears are treated with a special solution. Under no circumstances should cotton swabs be used. There are special tampons for this procedure; you can also use soft tissue tampons. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that Shar-Peis have a very short ear canal. There is always a risk of injury to your pet. Therefore, after purchasing a Shar Pei, be sure to ask your veterinarian to show you how to properly care for the ears of your new family member. Don’t forget about the animal’s oral hygiene. Brush your teeth every week, and your pet will not develop tartar, and his breath will always be pleasant.

Prices in Russia and abroad

When choosing a puppy, you need to pay attention to the condition of the eyes and coat. The eyes should be clear, the coat should be without bald spots. If the puppy is well-fed and cheerful, then he is healthy.

When buying a dog, it is better to contact trusted breeders . Of course, if the puppy’s parents have documents, then there is a high probability of purchasing a purebred dog. But the price for such a dog will be more expensive.

Prices for Shar Pei puppies in Russia vary depending on the region:

• in the Moscow region - from 15 to 55 thousand rubles;
• in the Krasnodar Territory - from 10 to 35;
• but in Kaliningrad - up to 70.

Next, let's talk about how much dogs cost abroad. In Lithuania the price reaches 600 euros, in Ukraine and Moldova you can buy a dog for 400 euros, in Belarus - for 300 euros. The pricing is also influenced by what species the puppy belongs to. There are three types of Shar Pei by color:

• basic;
• dilute;
• unusual.

Dogs with an unusual color may already cost less, since the unusual color is a defect.

What you should know about the character of the Shar Pei

This breed has a contradictory character, which is striking in its combination of intelligence, good nature with distrust, and sometimes arrogance towards strangers. All this makes dogs excellent and incorruptible protectors who are devoid of blind aggression.

As a rule, the Shar Pei becomes very attached to its owner, makes friends with children, and steadfastly endures their pranks. Modern Shar-Peis have a completely different disposition; their natural rage can only manifest itself in dangerous moments. This often happens when the animal is provoked by another cocky dog.

The Shar Pei makes a great family pet and is also an excellent companion. Despite his relatively modest parameters, he is ready to stand up for himself and his owner. In addition, the Chinese dog is a true intellectual, quiet and unobtrusive.

This dog doesn’t mind being always in the company of his family, so he feels comfortable when traveling. However, if the owner likes to travel very often, but does not plan to take the animal with him, then there is no point in having such a pet. Such a neglectful attitude will certainly have a negative impact on the character of the pet.

When buying a Shar Pei puppy, you should forget about its fighting past. There is no need to provoke an animal into aggression towards others, as this will not do anything good.

Naturally, the most captivating thing about this breed is its appearance. However, there is more to it than that. Shar Pei is able to quickly assimilate new information, he is intelligent and sociable. In addition, this dog is a wonderful psychologist and knows how to quickly pave the way to the human heart.