Shar Pei Puppies for sale - Shar Pei Dogs for sale - Breeders

Tuesday, 06 January 2009

Shar Pei Puppies for Sale - Dog Breed Information

Size : Medium

Origin : China

INTRODUCTION
This breed was a versatile dog used for hunting, guarding, herding and often used as temple guards in its native country of China. Unfortunately it was almost driven to extinction in mainland China, but has been repopulated in the Western Hemisphere in the last quarter of the 20th century.

APPEARANCE
An alert, compact dog of medium size and substance; square in profile, close coupled; the well-proportioned head slightly, but not overly large for the body. The short, harsh coat, the loose skin covering the head and body, the small ears, the "hippopotamus" muzzle shape and the high set tail impart to the Shar-Pei a unique look peculiar to him alone. The loose skin and wrinkles covering the head, neck and body are superabundant in puppies but these features may be limited to the head, neck and withers in the adult.

CHARACTERISTICS
Regal, alert, intelligent, dignified, lordly, scowling, sober and snobbish essentially independent and somewhat standoffish with strangers, but extreme in his devotion to his family. The Shar-Pei stands firmly on the ground with a calm, confident stature.

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