Chinese Shar Pei Breeders

Responsible and conscientious Chinese Shar Pei Breeders strive to make their dogs live up to every point of the breed standard in terms of physical appearance, basic mental characteristics and genetic health. They also do a lot of explanatory work with their prospective buyers to help them study the breed and get them ready to deal with difficulties. Responsible breeders do not sell their dogs to those who cannot provide due care for Chinese Shar Pei dogs for various reasons.

Chinese Shar Pei dogs are medium-sized and sturdy dogs, measuring 18-20 inches high at the withers and weighing 45-50 lbs on the average. Today, Chinese Shar Pei Breeders classify these dogs according to coat types. There are three types of coat common to the Chinese Shar Pei: the brush coat, the horse coat and the bear coat (not recognized by the AKC). In order to qualify for the show ring, the Shar-Pei must be solid-colored. Colors include fawn, cream, black, red, chocolate, sable (hairs of two alternate colors, one dark, one light), apricot, and so forth. These dogs have thick and wrinkly skin, which is actually the fighter-dog’s heritage.

Chinese Shar Pei dogs are loyal to their owners, and they are renowned for their eagerness to protect their loved ones and household at all costs. These dogs are playful, inquisitive and communicative. At the same time, they do have a stubborn streak, and it takes strong will, patience and determination on the owner’s part to overcome willful behavior. These dogs do not respond to either too rough or too mild training, so Chinese Shar Pei Breeders never sell puppies without ascertaining that their prospective buyers have the strength and energy to bring up an intelligent and restrained companion.

Chinese Shar Pei dogs are very assertive and self-assured by nature. Puppies require early and thorough socialization, because poorly socialized dogs can be aggressive toward strangers and other pets. These dogs are notoriously dominant, so males are particularly wary of other males. The Chinese Shar Pei requires firm training, and it is absolutely imperative that he knows his place in the house. Not infrequently, mild or inconsistent training results in dogs actually taking over the leadership and getting out of hand and submitting the owner. Once such a thing happens, there is little chance for the owner to regain his or her position in the “pack”, and the dog will become absolutely unmanageable. For this reason, Chinese Shar Pei Breeders do not recommend these dogs for those who lack experience in dealing with strong and assertive dogs.