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The Dog Pages Guide to Chinese Shar Pei Dogs (Sharpeis)

Welcome to the Dog Pages Guide to Chinese Shar Pei Dogs (Sharpei). If you are thinking about adding a Chinese Shar Pei puppy to your family, our informative guide will help you learn all about the Chinese Shar Pei dog breed.

Find out what a Chinese Shar Pei dog or puppy looks like by viewing our growing collection of Chinese Shar Pei pictures. Learn all about Chinese Shar Pei dog history, Chinese Shar Pei temperament and personality, Chinese Shar Pei grooming and exercise needs, Chinese Shar Pei health problems and more on our in-depth Chinese Shar Pei dog breed information section.

Find a responsible Chinese Shar Pei breeder offering healthy, home-raised and well socialized Chinese Shar Pei puppies for sale on our Chinese Shar Pei Dog Breeders Directory.

Pick out a grrreat name for your new Chinese Shar Pei puppy through the use of our dog names and puppy names guide, featuring thousands of unique pet names.

Our Chinese Shar Pei rescues and clubs lists will help you learn more about the Chinese Shar Pei dog breed, as well as help you find dogs and puppies in need of a second chance in a loving, forever home.

And be sure to check out our online store, featuring plenty of Chinese Shar Pei merchandise, including books, t-shirts, collectibles, Chinese Shar Pei figurines, art posters, calendars and more - all available for online ordering at greatly reduced prices and convenient home delivery.

We hope that you enjoy your visit to our Chinese Shar Pei site today, and that you'll drop by again soon and often to see what's new on this growing portal for Chinese Shar Pei dog lovers!

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Chinese Shar Pei Dog Breed Description

Picture of a Chinese Shar Pei Puppy Dog

Until quite recently, the Chinese Shar-Pei was the rarest dog breed in the world. He has come close to extinction and has endured an unfair and slanderous reputation.

The Chinese Shar-Pei is an ancient Chinese breed that is likely related to the Chow Chow. He is one of only a handful of dogs with a purplish-blue tongue but he is best known for his loose, wrinkled skin. The Chinese Shar-Pei was once a fighting dog in China and the loose skin coupled with the rough, prickly coat allowed the Shar-Pei to be bitten on his back and twist around and face his aggressor.

Today, the Chinese Shar-Pei is far less inclined toward aggression and his wrinkled body is fancied for it�s quirky beauty rather than for its barbaric past.

The Chinese Shar-Pei is an interesting an versatile breed. He is not cuddly and affectionate in the traditional sense of the word. Instead, the Char-Pei demonstrates devotion and protection of your family with undivided loyalty. When socialized early, the Chinese Shar-Pei can make a charming pet and amiable companion.

Families with young children may find the Chinese Shar-Pei intolerant of pulled tails and fingers poking in the food dish. Others may find the Shar-Pei standoffish and too self possessed. The ideal family for a Chinese Shar-Pei will have the time and inclination to walk him regularly, properly train and socialize him and to carefully monitor his diet.

When purchasing your Chinese Shar-Pei, resist the urge to purchase a dog inexpensively from a pet store or from an advertisement in a newspaper. You may unwittingly buy a mal-adjusted, sick, puppy mill dog. This is to be avoided at all costs.

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