The Chinese Shar-Pei, native to southern China, is a very ancient dog breed. Its fur is wrinkled and droopy. The Chinese Shar-Pei has a gentle nature and was once used to hunt pigs. It is a very excellent pig hunting dog. With the development of history, people have achieved today's rare-looking and unique Chinese Shar-Pei through careful breeding and a series of improved technologies. It is also deeply loved by people all over the world and is an excellent companion dog!

The Chinese Shar-Pei is a medium-sized dog with high vigilance. Its outline is square, the structure is well-proportioned and compact. The proportions of its head look particularly well-proportioned, and it doesn't look that big compared to the entire body. The hair of the Chinese Shar-Pei is short, thick, and fluffy, covering the entire body and head. Its ears are small, its muzzle is hippopotamus-like, and its tail is set high, giving it a unique appearance. When the Shar-Pei is young, its head, neck and body are covered with fluffy fur, and it also has a trace of wrinkles on its body. The adult Shar-Pei is different, with wrinkles limited to the head or neck.

1. The IQ of the Chinese Shar-Pei

The Chinese Shar-Pei is a very smart and clever dog. It is a particularly lively and cute puppy. In fact, the Chinese Shar-Pei is not easy to tame. It is very naughty, but it is very friendly to its owners and very cold to strangers. The Chinese Shar-Pei ranks 51st in the dog IQ rankings, and its IQ is not low. Friends who have raised this kind of dog know that it is very smart, but it is more troublesome to train!

The Chinese Shar-Pei is from southern my country, but they like extremely cold weather. Many people abroad are raising this kind of dog, including many friends in China. They think the Chinese Shar-Pei has a particularly high IQ, and many people also like its docility, intelligence and kindness. On weekdays, it likes a relatively quiet environment and does not like exercise, so it is suitable to be raised in the city!

2. Is the Chinese Shar-Pei easy to raise? How to raise it?

Although the Chinese Shar-Pei looks melancholy, heavy and full of sorrow on the outside, it is actually very cheerful on the inside and is a lively and playful dog! Owners should pay attention to its cleanliness when raising it , otherwise it is easy to contract ringworm! You should pay attention to the following points:

1. Living environment

The Shar-Pei is afraid of heat, likes cold weather, and can adapt well to cold environments! It is suitable for living in cities. It would be great if you could keep it in the countryside!

2. Exercise

Shar Pei dogs have been used for hunting and dog fighting since the beginning, which requires a lot of physical strength. Therefore, owners must have sufficient time to take them out for walks, exercise, etc. every day. Owners should note that the amount of activity should not be too much, because its nasal passage is short, and non-stop exercise can easily lead to hypoxia. Best in the morning or at duskTake it out for a walk!

3. Feeding

The Chinese Shar-Pei is a medium-sized dog with a large amount of activity. Therefore, the owner should pay attention to the food mix. There should be relatively more meat food, at least 500 grams per day, plus some dry-cooked food. The meat should be cooked first, then minced, add a little water, mixed with dry cooking and then fed! The tableware for dogs must be cleaned every day and disinfected regularly. Change your dog’s drinking water twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Owners should also be careful not to feed their dogs too much meat or food to prevent them from becoming too obese and thus affecting their health!

4.Character

The Chinese Shar-Pei is docile by nature and has a high degree of independence. He is polite to people and likes to be close to people. The owner should pay more attention and love to the dog, such as playing games together, playing with each other, etc. This can enhance the relationship between the owner and the dog!

3 Price of Chinese Shar-Pei Dog

The price of a Chinese Shar-Pei ranges from approximately 1,800 to 5,000. The specific price should also be judged based on the dog’s appearance!

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