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Shar Pei Secrets - For Shar Pei Owners Or For Those Who Want One!

Melissa Coleman

The Shar Pei Puppy: The Ultimate Dog For Families

The most ancient of breeds, the Shar Pei puppy has been guarding homes and families since the early days of its inception in ancient China. Known for the large folds of skin which cover its eyes, neck, and shoulders, the Shar Pei is as good tempered and protective as he is ugly. Originally bred in China as a fighting dog, the Shar Pei is fiercely loyal to, and protective of its family members making it an excellent addition to any family with children.

And yet, as sweet-tempered as this dog may be, it would seem that few have recognized its redeeming qualities. Once named the most rare dog breed in the world, the Shar Pei puppy has only gained recognition from the American Kennel Club since 1991. But happily, the Shar Pei puppy is slowly becoming more and more sought after, as more people realize that this gentle breed's temperament more than makes up for its unusual appearance.
Shar Pei puppies have a very distinctive appearance that makes them difficult to mistake for any other breed. A Shar Pei puppy is born with extras-large folds of skin, which cover most of its body. These folds gradually fill out as the dogs reach adulthood, leaving deep wrinkles about its face, neck and shoulders. The most popular Shar Pei puppy colors are red, blue, black and sand. The Shar Pei comes in three different coat styles, horse, brush and bear. However, only the horse and brush coats are considered acceptable for show.

But Shar Pei puppies are not without their disadvantages. Prone to certain health conditions, the Shar Pei puppy requires extra veterinary attention to help ensure that these issues don't become life threatening. Most of these health issues are the direct result of irresponsible breeding practices by breeders who don't concern themselves with making sure they only breed new Shar Pei puppies from healthy stock.
There are also certain skin conditions that can plague a Shar Pei puppy, but many manufacturers of dog food are now offering a specially formulated dry food that will help to alleviate these conditions. You can also get a specially formulated antihistamine for your Shar Pei puppy that will help to ward off these skin conditions. But the best way to avoid these health issues, is to only purchase your new Shar Pei puppy from a breeder with a long history of making certain their dogs are healthy, and do not practice incestuous breeding.

With the right amount of care, the Shar Pei puppy can provide you and your family with many years of enjoyable companionship. Owning a Shar Pei puppy is a great responsibility; but if you take proper care of them, the undying love and fierce loyalty you will be rewarded with makes that responsibility well worth the effort.

Shar Pei puppies need quite a bit more attention and care than many other breeds, and so dog lovers are often reluctant to take on the responsibility. But if you are dedicated to your Shar Pei puppy, it can give you a great many years of fierce loyalty and companionship. For anyone looking for information about the Shar Pei puppy, whether it is about their history, their care, or you just need to know how to choose Shar Pei puppy names, this article will provide what you are looking for.

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