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Sharpei Breed Description

The Shar Pei is a breed of dog that originated in China and has the distinctive features of deep wrinkles and a blue-black tongue. The name translates to "sand skin," not because of color but because of texture. As puppies, Shar Pei have lots of wrinkles, but as they mature, the wrinkles disappear as they "grow into their skin". The American Kennel Club did not recognize the breed until 1991.

Shar Pei come in many colors but have the same characteristic blue-black tongue of the Chow Chow. Superabundant loose skin and wrinkles cover the head, neck, and body of puppies, but adult Shar Pei should grow into their skin so that these features are limited to the head, neck and withers. Improper breeding (detrimental to the health of the Shar Pei) produces adult dogs with wrinkles all over the body. Small ears, a muzzle shaped like that of a hippopotamus, and a high set tail also give the Shar Pei a unique look.

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Sharpei Health

A common problem caused by irresponsible breeding is a painful eye condition, entropion, in which the eyelashes curl inward, irritating the eye. Untreated, it can cause blindness. This condition can be fixed by surgery ("tacking" the eyelids up so they will not roll onto the eyeball for puppies or surgically removing extra skin in adolescent and older Shar Pei). Allergy-induced skin infections can be a problem in this breed caused by poorly selected breeding stock. Shar Pei fever is also a serious problem for the breed. The disease causes short fevers lasting up to 24 hours, after which there may be no recurrence or they may recur at more frequent intervals and become more serious. A possibly related disease is called amyloidosis, and is caused by unprocessed amyloid proteins depositing in the organs, most often in the kidneys or liver, leading to renal failure. At this time there is no test for these seemingly prevalent diseases.

Recently, dry foods have been formulated that are specifically made for breeds such as the Chinese Shar Pei that are prone to skin allergies or sores. Shar Pei whose food intake is restricted to these allergy-free dry foods and receive an antihistamine or two daily will enjoy much healthier lives with little or no skin irritation, itching, or sores common to the breed.

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A few dozen Shar Pei dogs that were seized from a commercial breeder in Goldendale, Washington will be up for adoption starting Thursday. "Many of these dogs were treated for skin and eye infections that are common to this breed," said Dr. Kris Otteman ...
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By FOX 12 Staff - email The Oregon Humane Society put about 30 shar-pei dogs up for adoption today. The dogs were rescued from a breeder in Goldendale who was overwhelmed with the cost and time required to care for them.

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Temperment

The Shar-Pei is known for being an independent, intelligent, and snobbish breed. Nevertheless, the Shar Pei are extremely devoted, loyal and loving to their family. They are often reserved with strangers, which strengthens their guard dog skills. If badly socialized and trained it can become territorial and aggressive, if not, the Shar-Pei will have no temperament problems. The breed is easy to train, but because of their intelligence get bored from repetition. Overall, the Shar-Pei is a dog that is loyal and loving to their family while being independent

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Lost Shar Pei and Gas Pump Nozzle Still Attached when Driver Leaves in May 7 ...
Lost Dog: A black shar pei reportedly ran from a residence on Lincoln Avenue at 1:50 am It needs medication for an ear infection and may not want to be approached by strangers. The dog has a micro chip and King County license tags.
Edward Sharpe 'I Don't Wanna Pray' , Spotify Song of the Day
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes had one of the best albums of 2010, combining some Southern sounds with?well, hipsterish. This song ?I Don't Wanna Pray? from their new album Home makes it to the Guyism Spotify Playlist.
Always wanted a Shar Pei? Here's your chance to adopt one
A few dozen Shar Pei dogs that were seized from a commercial breeder in Goldendale, Washington will be up for adoption starting Thursday. "Many of these dogs were treated for skin and eye infections that are common to this breed," said Dr. Kris Otteman ...
Dozens of rescued shar-peis now up for adoption
By FOX 12 Staff - email The Oregon Humane Society put about 30 shar-pei dogs up for adoption today. The dogs were rescued from a breeder in Goldendale who was overwhelmed with the cost and time required to care for them.

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Sharpei Breed Origins

The Shar Pei breed comes from the Guangdong province of China where it was well-known as a fighting and guard dog. It is suspected that due to the laid-back nature of the Shar Pei, the dogs had to be drugged to induce them to fight. Originally, the intense loyalty of the Shar Pei defined its work -- guarding the Chinese royal family. The dogs are ideally suited for defense; the small ears and deep-set eyes are tough to grab and if grabbed on the skin, the wrinkles enable the dog to turn around and bite back. Once Mao took over, he killed everything that had to do with the royal family, including the Shar Pei. At one point they were close to extinction, and were listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "The rarest dog in the world". Since then, however, the Shar Pei has begun to thrive in many parts of the world as an excellent family dog, due to their loving and devoted nature, which shows that they were originally a utility and companion breed rather than a fighting breed.

DNA analysis has concluded that the Shar Pei is one of the most ancient dog breeds.

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Famous Sharpeis

* Lao-Tzu, Martin Prince's dog in The Simpsons, appeared in two episodes; "Bart's Dog Gets an F" and "Two Dozen and One Greyhounds".

* Fu Dog from the Disney cartoon American Dragon: Jake Long is a Shar Pei.

* Satchel, from the syndicated comic strip Get Fuzzy, is half yellow lab and half Shar Pei.

* Malcolm and Derek, from the TV version of Creature Comforts.

* A Shar Pei appears in the television show Lost as character Sun Kwon's pet, Bpo Bpo.

* In a British television advert for a 'Garnier' beauty product, a Shar Pei puppy is featured. The 'Garnier' advert is promoting an anti-wrinkle cream.

* Sharpay, a character in High School Musical who is rich and pretty. Her name is a homonym of Shar Pei. "I mean, come on, they named me after a flabby dog!" is a line stated by Sharpay in the stage version of "High School Musical"

* New Kids on the Block member Jonathon Knight had a Shar Pei named Nikko that went on tour with him and appeared in many magazine articles and pictures focused on the group.

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Shar Pei - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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American Kennel Club - Chinese Shar-Pei dog dogs puppy puppies
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California Sharpei Rescue
Photographs and profiles of available dogs and adoption application.
Shar-Pei Rescue North America
North America Chinese Shar Pei Rescue-Help save a life. Adopt a dog or puppy and provide a loving home to an abandoned Shar Pei. chinese shar pei rescue ...
Shar Pei Savers
Shar Pei Savers, Shar Pei Rescue - Help save a life. Adopt a dog or puppy and provide a loving home to an abandoned Shar Pei.
Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America
Breeders directory, specialty calendar, list of available volunteer jobs, publications, and information on their DNA bank.
SOSharpei Inc. Website at RescueGroups
SOSharpei Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and unwanted Shar-Pei and ...
The Chinese Shar-Pei Search Engine
The Chinese Shar Pei Search Engine is the #1 source for Shar-Pei info on the net.
The Shar Pei Club of Great Britain
Breed history and characteristics, pictures of past champions, news, and a breeders list.
Mid-Atlantic Chinese Shar-pei Rescue
Rescuing dogs in Maryland, Virginia, and DC Adoption and sponsorship opportunities, pictures of available dogs, volunteer needs, and links.
Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Shar-Pei
For connoisseurs of uncommon canines, there's no dog more fascinating than the Chinese Shar-Pei. The wrinkled pups look like they are enfolded in bristly ...
U.S.A. Shar-pei Rescue & Adoption Network
volunteer support network working to ensure no adoptable Shar-pei pets are left behind; our mission of hope and acceptance through breed education, ...
Chinese Shar-Pei Club of Canada - Welcome
Chinese Shar-Pei Club of Canada. Come and join us to learn more about wrinkle dogs.
WeLuvPaws Chinese SharPei Rescue
Formerly Crafton's Shar Pei Rescue, WeLuvPaws is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 organization that always need foster homes, referrals, and donations! ...
Sharpei Club of Hong Kong
News, breed standard, historical photographs, and information on upcoming events.
Kentucky Shar-Pei Rescue
Photographs and profiles of available dogs, adoption application, breed information, basic training tips, and links.
Shar Pei Rescue BC
Rescues shelter dogs and dogs in situations of cruelty and neglect. Adoption application, description of the breed standard, and success stories.
Shar Pei Rescue of Tennessee - Welcome!
Home | About Us | Adoption | Owner Surrender | Links | Special Tributes | Success Stories | Contact Us. Copyright © Shar Pei Rescue of Tennessee.
Shar-Pei Rescue of Virginia - Volunteer, Donate, Adopt a Sharpei
Shar-Pei Rescue of Virginia based in Portsmouth is a non profit organization. Adopt, volunteer, donate to Shar-Pei Rescue of Virginia.
Florida Sharpei Rescue - Home
Florida SharPei Rescue is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing a safe-haven to abandoned, neglected and abused SharPei throughout Florida and the ...
Operation Scarlet.com
Operation Scarlet Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue of Lancaster. ... 908 Chinese Shar-Pei saved and counting...... These poor, homeless canine souls arrive at ...
National Shar-pei Club of Russia
History of the breed, standard, health information, photographs, show results, breeders directory, and links. In English and Russian.
SHAR-PEI CLUB CZECH REPUBLIC
Historie a standard plemene, fotogalerie, výstavy, zpravodaj a inzerce.
The Westminster Kennel Club | Breed Information: Chinese Shar-Pei
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The Montreal Shar-Pei Meetup Group (Montreal, QC) - Meetup.com
"We have sharpei available for Adoption Ready to go to forever homes. All of our rescues are spayed/neutered and up to date on all shots. ...
Miniature Sharpei Club of America
Membership application, description of the breed standard, and a breeders directory.

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Chinese Shar-Pei Dogs for Sale, Puppies for Sale
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Shenanigan Shar-pei (sharpei) breeder of champions
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Lauren's Shar-pei
Champion Chinese Shar-pei Dog Breeder; Here at Lauren's Shar-pei we have spent many years perfecting our Chinese Shar-pei... we strive for health, ...
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Quality breeders of well tempered Blue Sharpei Puppies and other Sharpeis. Sleepei Sharpei breeds shar pei for health and temperament.
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Photograph album, testimonials, pictures of their dogs, and kennel history. Sarasota, Florida.
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Royal Shar-Pei
Shar-Pei breeder of happy healthy shar-pei puppies for show or pets.Located in Oregon.
Chinese Shar-Pei - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeders
Chinese Sharpei Breeders. Canada's Guide to Dogs is the ultimate online resource for information about dogs in Canada and around the world.
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Chinese Shar Pei Breeders & Shar Pei Breeder offering quality puppies specializing in blue and lilac for show or pets. Located in Alabama.
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Chinese Shar-Pei Dog Breeders, Dog Breeder Directory
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Arowana Shar Pei - Quality breeders of KUSA registered Shar Pei
Arowana Shar Pei - Quality breeders of KUSA registered Shar Pei.
Chinese Shar-Pei Von Wrinkles
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