SHAR-PEI A tough dog which nevertheless appreciates the comfort and company of its owner.
The shar-pei is calm and well-balanced
A calm dog. the shar-pei retains a slight air of mystery about it. And although it has an independent spirit, it is totally devoted to its owners. The shar-pei may have been bred as a fighting dog at one time but nevertheless has a very calm temperament and responsible manner.
An adaptable dog
Because it is extremely attached to its home, the shar-pei will not run away and will guard the house conscientiously and professionally. This dog will do as well in towns as in country; in the country it exercises to the maximum, while in the town, the dog will adapt to its owner's pace. Adaptability is the word that most readily springs to mind when describing the shar-pei character.
A quiet and easy companion to live with. Although not expensive to keep, this dog is very costly to buy.
Living space
Like most dogs, the shar-pei is happier living in the house with a garden, but accepts life in a flat with equanimity. This dog is extremely well-behaved and knows how to make its large bulk inconspicuous. It will, however, watch whatever you are doing with a dignified air. A shar-pei is not a nervous dog and will lie quietly with its large, creased, thoughful face resting on its paws. Another advantage is that this dog does not moult. At the signal for a walk, however, it will leap into action, jumping up enthusiastically to fecth its lead. This dog adores walks, of course, and needs plenty of them.
A devoted pet
The shar-pei becomes very attached to its owner and if your lifestyle prevents you from seeing enough of your dog, it will not be happy. It needs to be with its owner for much of the time, because the shar-pei's tough exterior hides a very soft-hearted creature.
Good pupil
The shar-pei is an excellent pupil, but you must take firm control of the relationship
from a very early age as with any other breed of dog. Be firm, but kind and consistent. Show your dog that you are the one in charge. If it learns good manners early on, they will be remembered and employed throughout the dog's life. But don't try to use force you will lose its confidence.
Diet
Dogs are carnivores which explains their voluminous stomachs and rather short intestine. Shar-pei which gets a lot of exercise need balanced food with high nutritional value. Propreitary complete dry foods, or tinned foods plus biscuit mixes, will generally provide your dog with all the nitrition he needs. Here at marcellmeena all of our dogs are fed on a good named brand, we feed them on eukabana complete and the puppies are raised on this as well when they are old enough.
feeding guide lines
Feed a complete meal until your pup-pei is at least nine months using the following guidelines.
6 - 12 weeks --------------------------- 4 meals per day
3 - 6 months --------------------------- 3 meals per day
6 - months onwards ----------------- 2 meals per day
But always remember to make sure your dog has access to clean water, we use the raised feeding bowls for food and for the clean water, we find this more comfortable for the dog.
Grooming
The shar-pei's coat does not need any paticular care, although you must clean the folds of skin properly. Regular baths may be the easiest way to accomplish this. A LACK OF HYGIENE WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS We bath our shar-pei's using baby products and have never had any problems with their skin, shar-pei's do enjoy having a bath.
Skull : flat and wide Eyes: almond shaped deeply set
Nose: black or rust coloured
Ears: small triangular 
Tongue: bluish-black
Tail: set very high curly Chest: wide
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