Chinese Shar-Pei
Family: livestock dog, mountain
dog, Northern (companion)
AKC Breed Group: Non-sporting
Area of Origin: China
Date of Origin: 1200s
Original Function: dog fighting, herding, hunting, guardian
Today's Function: companion
Colors: any solid colors, sable
Coat: harsh, straight and off standing
Characteristics and temperaments: The Chinese Shar-Pei is intelligent,
alert, and dignified. He may seem uninterested in strangers but extreme in
devotion to his family. Sometimes he shows his dominance and disobedient
Avg Size of male: Height: 18 - 20 inches, Weight: 45 - 60 pounds
Avg Size of Female: Height: 18 - 20 inches, Weight: 45 - 60 pounds
Care: The wrinkles should be checked and cleaned regularly. The coat
should be easy to groom with a brush
Training and activity: Sharpeis requires a lot of outdoor exercise to
keep himself healthy. Being independence at times, he must be trained with by a
firm and consistent owner. This dog sometimes fight with other dogs to show his
dominance
Other Names: Chinese fighting dog
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