Chinese Shar Pei for Sale

The popularity of the Shar Pei dog skyrocketed in the 1980s, resulting in the appearance of numerous Chinese Shar Pei for Sale, when it was rescued from suppression and oblivion. Matgo Law, a Hong Kong businessman, published an article in a dog magazine highlighting the calamitous position of the breed in Communist China and appealing to Americans to contribute to its salvation.

Chinese Shar Pei dogs are superb guardians and excellent companions. Herding and guarding cattle and property is what has been their cup of tea for many centuries. There were times when they were also used as fighter dogs. Their thick and folded skin made them almost impervious to bites and heavy blows. Chinese Shar Pei also proved reliable hunting companions. The Chinese Shar Pei dog of today is an active and intelligent companion. Before the 1980s, when the breed was less available, it was extremely expensive. Today, Chinese Shar Pei for Sale are as available as most other popular breeds of dogs.

The Chinese Shar Pei gets his name from his bristle coat: “Shar” is the Chinese for “gritty sand”, and “Pei” stands for “dog”. There are three types of coat common to the breed: the horse type, the brush type and the bear type. The horse type is short, off-standing and very harsh; not infrequently, it causes skin irritation in people. The brush type is harsh too and longer than the horse type. The bear type is less common than the other two and hence it is not recognized by the AKC. Show quality dogs should come in solid or sable colors; pet quality Chinese Shar Pei for Sale can come in parti-colors.

These dogs are not as vicious as they are often thought to be. Indeed, they are very people-oriented and devoted companions. However, they are naturally dominant and somewhat stubborn, and hence they can be hard to handle for novice dog owners. These dogs are only recommended for self-assured and strong-willed people, capable of asserting their leading positions. Chinese Shar Pei dogs tend to look down on mild-tempered people and may challenge for leadership. If you think you have found a valuable Chinese Shar Pei for Sale, please, think twice before making a final decision.

Due to excessive and uncontrolled breeding in the 1980s, the Shar Pei has developed a few common hereditary diseases. These dogs are prone to malformations of the eyelid (entropion and ectropion), skin problems, which often result from unhealthy immune system, tight lips, and orthopedic disorders (hip dysplasia, patella luxation, etc.) If you believe you have found a trustworthy breeder, please, check this by asking him or her to show you pedigree records, inoculation accounts, X-ray results and other documents confirming his or her right to breed Chinese Shar Pei for Sale.