A Shar-Pei dog is, first of all, the keeper of his family. They are incredibly open and sociable with their loved ones, they are distinguished by great friendliness and kindness.
This good-looking breed is certainly quite interesting and has a fascinating history Trainers note that they should be trained and socialized at a young age. Because it can be independent and stubborn, a Shar-Pei can be a poor choice for a novice dog owner. During the Communist Revolution, the Shar-Pei population was decimated, because dogs were seen as a luxury and communists slaughtered many of the traditional Chinese breeds. At the brink of extinction, the dogs were rescued by a Hong Kong businessman name Matgo Law who appealed to American readers in a 1973 edition of Life magazine. Around 200 Shar-Peis were then smuggled into America. Because a Shar-Pei has such a short nose, it is prone to overheating. Their short noses also make them prone to snoring, wheezing, and being a rather loud running partner. Overbreeding of the Shar-Pei has led to several diseases, including eye diseases, allergies (especially to soybeans), skin irritations, and hypothyroidism. Shar-Peis currently ranks as the 50th most popular dog in the United States. Shar-Peis have two different types of muzzles: if its muzzle is heavily padded, the Shar-Pei is known as a “meat mouth”; if its mouth is less padded, it is known as a “bone mouth.” The average lifespan of a Shar-Pei is 8–10 years. Shar-Peis should be allowed to spend time both indoors and outdoors, but should not be considered an “outside dog.” Shar-Peis do not shed year-round. They shed only at seasonal intervals, usually a twice a year. Historically, farmers near the South China Sea depended on the Shar-Pei’s famous “warrior scowl” to help repel barbarian raiders. If a Shar-Pei has a coat longer than an inch at the withers, it is called a “bear coat” and is not considered breed standard. In 1990, an elderly couple bought a Meishan pig, thinking it was a Shar-Pei. The couple later sued the animal breeder after they were laughed out of a dog show. Most Shar-Peis are homebodies and do not stray. Many owners claim that their Shar-Peis prefer the company of humans to other dogs.
