Chinese Shar-Pei
Non-Sporting Group
AKC Recognized
📏 Size
Medium
⚖️ Weight
20 - 27 kg
🌍 Origin
China
🐕 Shedding
Moderate
✂️ Grooming
Monthly
Energy Level
low
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Ancient guardian: bred in China as an all-purpose farm dog for guarding, hunting and herding, they remain loyal to family and naturally aloof with strangers.
- Socialize early: their independent, protective nature means early socialization and consistent training matter a great deal.
- A harsh "horse coat": the short coat feels rough and needs only occasional brushing, though the skin folds should be kept clean and dry.
- Blue-black tongue: like the Chow Chow, they have a distinctive blue-black tongue.
- Naturally tidy: they tend to be clean dogs and are often easy to housetrain.
Getting out with a Chinese Shar-Pei
They're happy with shorter, easy walks. Keep outings gentle in the heat.
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