Answer: No! The Shar-Pei is not a hypoallergenic breed. These pooches are seasonal shedders and they are known to shed their fur quite heavily once the shedding season starts. They also produce a pretty decent amount of dander.
Answer: No! These canines are not considered highly suitable for small kids. They generally do not tolerate all the quirks and antics of a small child and hence are not known to get along that well with a kid. However, if these pooches are properly trained and introduced to a lot of children at a young age, then they can gradually become fairly sociable and comfortable around kids of all ages. Therefore, in the case of Shar-Pei canines, consistent training and early socialization are of utmost importance.
Answer: Just like with other children, Shar-Pei canines need early socialization with several different dogs (belonging to various breeds) so as to become a bit more affectionate and kinder to other pooches. Without this, Shar-Pei canines are not known to get along that well with other dogs and some of them may also act a bit aggressively when encountering new or strange pooches.
Answer: Normally, these Chinese pooches remain fairly friendly and warm with cats and most of the other household pets. They don’t have a lot of problems in mixing with the members of the feline family, but still, proper guidance and early socialization with various other animals and household pets are recommended for the Shar-Pei canines.
Answer: Yes! Shar-Pei canines do make pretty good guard dogs. These pooches have great protective instincts for their loved ones and they also have the right amount of aggression that is required to be a decent guard dog. This canine can effectively look after its home and it can efficiently protect its family members from various kinds of threats and harms. And apart from being a good guard dog, a Shar-Pei also makes a fairly decent watchdog.
Answer: Yes! A Shar-Pei is a fine apartment dog. It is known to adjust to the apartment lifestyle really well if all its exercise needs are properly fulfilled on a regular basis.
Answer: Shar-Pei canines are known to shed their fur on a seasonal basis. These pooches will shed a lot of hair once the shedding period starts and it usually comes at least twice every year. To control and limit the shedding process to a certain extent, regular brushing of their coat is highly recommended.
Answer: No! The Shar-Pei is a pretty independent and stubborn breed that requires the constant guidance of an experienced owner so as to become a bit more well-mannered and sociable with others. Without proper training, these pooches can turn out to be highly aggressive and ill-natured. And, that is why they are only recommended to a skilled and knowledgeable owner who understands the psyche of a canine and can efficiently handle such an obstinate breed and not to the novice or first-time owners who will most likely struggle when it comes to properly raise and maintain this breed.
Answer: No! Shar-Pei canines do not bark a lot, in fact, this is a fairly silent breed. These pooches only vocalize when they want their owner’s attention or when they are looking after their homes, but apart from this, they don’t tend to bark all that much.
Answer: The exercise requirement of these canines is fairly mediocre. Daily slow-paced walks for about 30 minutes or so in a park or an open area are enough for these canines to remain healthy and contented. Some light-hearted play sessions should also be included in their exercise schedule as it not only keeps these canines active and moving, but it is also quite important for their mental well-being and happiness.
Answer: These canines don’t mind staying alone for a few hours, but if they are left all alone for an extended period of time on a regular basis, then they might become a bit bored, frustrated and demotivated. And this can eventually lead to the development of various bad habits in these canines like excessive barking, furniture chewing, and some other destructive traits. Hence, it is not advised to continuously leave a Shar-Pei all alone for long periods of time.
Answer: For an experienced and skilled owner, training a Shar-Pei canine is not that hard of a task. Once the bond between the dog and its owner becomes stronger and the canine starts to trust its owner with all its heart, then the whole training process becomes fairly easy and undemanding for the owner. The Shar-Pei is a fairly quick learner and its retention power is also quite decent. This canine is happy to learn new things like new commands and tricks from its owner, but it is important to start training this pooch from an early age as handling a young Shar-Pei is a lot easier as compared to managing a fully-grown pooch.
Answer: A Shar-Pei has low to moderate grooming requirements. Its coat is only needed to be brushed on an occasional basis (preferably once a week) so as to avoid any matting issues. Its bathing needs can be fulfilled once every month but its ears should be properly cleaned on a regular basis so that the risks of any ear-infections are minimized. Trimming of nails should also be carried out on a frequent basis as overly long nails can be highly painful to a canine especially while walking or sprinting.
Answer: The Shar-Pei has poor tolerance for heat and high temperatures. This pooch prefers to stay in pleasant and balmy places and it is not known to do that well when the climatic conditions are on the hotter side. It is affected by heating issues if left outside the house under the direct heat of the sun especially during the summer season.
Answer: A Shar-Pei’s tolerance to cold is below average at best. This canine may thrive under moderately cold weather conditions if given proper care and protection by its owner, but it is definitely not well-suited for extremely chilly and low-temperature areas.
Answer: Yes! A Shar-Pei is a fairly intelligent canine that possesses decent learning and problem-solving skills. This pooch also has a fine decision-making ability that helps it to efficiently live and grow in this world.
Answer: No! These canines are not known to get along that well with strangers. They generally remain highly reserved and quiet when meeting someone new and if they are poorly trained, then they can also be fairly aggressive with the strangers. It is highly important for this canine to receive proper socialization with other people and strangers at an early age so as to be a bit more gregarious and unreserved with others.
Answer: The Shar-Pei canines are moderate droolers. They do have the tendency to drool quite heavily after drinking their water or when they are excited, but on most of the other occasions, these pooches are not known to slobber all that much.
Answer: Yes! Shar-Pei canines are fairly expensive and are not that easy on the pockets of most people. These pooches are not very easy to maintain as well. They require a lot of training and guidance from their owners so that they could become more well-mannered and friendlier with others. They also need a fair amount of protection under both excessively hot and cold climatic conditions and they also should be taken to a vet’s clinic on a frequent basis for regular health check-ups. Hence it is quite alright to say that the Chinese Shar-Pei is a fairly high-maintenance breed.
Answer: Shar-Pei canines have a subpar availability in India. They may be available in some of the better-known cities of India, but when it comes to several other smaller regions of this country, it is still pretty hard to find a Shar-Pei canine in those areas.
Answer: The average price of a Shar-Pei puppy in India is around ₹40,000 to ₹50,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Shar-Pei puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: Most Shar-Pei canines do not enjoy swimming or playing in the water. This pooch does not like to get wet and generally it is not known to have a good time when it is near a pool or any kind of water body.
Answer: The Shar-Pei usually comes in the following colors that are listed below:
Answer: The Shar-Pei canines have a fairly average lifespan of about 08-12 years. But if consistently given proper care, exercise, nutrition, and protection then some of these pooches may live longer than 12 years of age.
Answer: Most common health problems found in the Shar-Pei canines are Retinal Dysplasia, Glaucoma, SARDS, Entropion, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Respiratory Problems, Cardiovascular Issues, and Skin Infections.