Chinese Shar-Pei Puppies

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The Adorable and Loyal Chinese Shar-Pei

Did you know that Chinese Shar- Peis used to be known as Chinese Fighting Dogs? It’s true; these adorable and innocent looking canines used to be pit against others in rings where they would duke it out. Their wrinkles made a lot of easy handholds and made handling simple back then. Now a days, we use these wrinkles to pick them up and out of the cat box.

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Chinese Shar-Pei At a Glance

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Chinese Shar-Pei At a Glance

  • Size: 18"-20", 40-55 lbs.
  • Lifespan: 8-12 years
  • Energy Level: medium
  • Coat: Short and bristle-like
  • Shedding: moderate
  • Hypoallergenic: No
  • Dog Group: Non-Sporting
  • Common Nicknames: The Sharkskin Dog, Chinese Fighting Dog

Chinese Shar-Pei Breed Guide

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  • Temperament

    These pups are extremely loyal towards people and animals that they are familiar with. However, they can be very an

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  • Health

    The major issues these animals face is anything regarding their eyes. They suffer from things such as glaucoma, ent

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  • Activity Level

    These dogs aren't the most loyal, and are easy to maintain and play with if you have a small space or lack of energ

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  • Grooming

    These dogs require minimal grooming and shouldn't need more than a few baths a month to be kept nice and clean.

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  • Shedding

    These dogs are light to moderate shedders and aren't known to get their fur all over the place.

  • Appearance

    These dogs have short noses and small ears. Their fur comes in varieties of black and brown, and their bodies are c

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  • History

    For a former warrior dog, these animals have become pretty tame nowadays. Many people like to dress them up in cute

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