Chinese Shar Pei Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Chinese Shar Pei Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Chinese Shar Pei Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Chinese Shar Pei.

Chinese Shar Pei Guide and Fact File

Height: 18-20 inches                         Weight: 18-25 kg

Size of Dog: The Chinese Shar Pei is medium in size

Breed Type and Dog Group: The Chinese Shar Pei belongs to the Non-Sporting Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Chinese Shar Pei originates from China

Exercise Needs: This breed requires moderate amounts of exercise

Coat Type: The coat is sandy in color, short in length and harsh in texture

Shedding hairs: The Shar Pei breed is a low shedder

Grooming needs: The Chinese Shar Pei has low grooming needs

Training a Chinese Shar Pei (Trainability): Moderate to Difficult to Train

Other Names of Chinese Shar Pei: The Shar-Pei, Chinese Fighting Dog

Chinese Shar Pei Lifespan - The Chinese Shar Pei lives for approximately 10 years

Number of puppies per litter: The litter size of a Chinese Shar Pei is around 4-6 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Dominant, Faithful, Dedicated, Strong Presence & Intelligent

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Chinese Shar Pei puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Chinese Shar Pei dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Chinese Shar Pei Puppies and Dogs

Chinese Shar Pei puppies and dogs are very dignified and proud. They have a strong presence and can be a little dominant if not handled correctly. Training is very important and socializing this animal as young as possible is advisable. This particular breed can be a little stand-offish amongst strangers, however, it is renown for its faithfulness and devotion towards its owners whom it loves, enjoys interaction and behaves friendly towards. This breed of dog is even-tempered and charming. They make fantastic companions but tend to behave better for an owner that has experience and can maintain a firm hand over them. Chinese Shar Pei's require daily exercise as they are fairly active. They are sensitive towards warm weather conditions, mainly due to the wrinkles on their foreheads which tend to retain heat. This should be taken into consideration and they shouldn't be exposed to high temperatures and should be given shade.

Choosing Chinese Shar Pei Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Chinese Shar Pei puppies grow into medium sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Chinese Shar Pei puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. The Shar-Pei can be prone to some health issues and the relevant link above will lead you to further information about the health of this breed. The Chinese Shar Pei has a short, harsh coat of hair which requires little grooming as dogs and puppies from this breed are very clean and look after their own hygiene to some extent. However, you will need to bathe your dog or puppy if they are dirty or become smelly. The Chinese Shar Pei breed doesn't tend to shed a lot of hair so grooming once per week should be enough to maintain their grooming requirements.

Chinese Shar Pei Puppies and Dogs