With its standout Loose, but yet folded skin; ‘hippolike’ muzzle; small triangularshaped ears and blue tongue, the Chinese SharPei is one of the most ancient dog breeds and even more so unique in its traits.

With its roots emanating from ancient China, historical culture suggests the SharPei be somewhat of a commoner’s dog. With its distinctive rough coat and immaculate hunting intelligence, the SharPei was bred to hunt and fight. Due to its species being endangered by the communist regime, the SharPei was on the verge of extinction until around 1970s when a breeder from Hong Kong named Matgo Law appealed to the United States to save the SharPei from extinction; hence sustaining the survival of the SharPei.

The Chinese SharPei is considered quite the serene and regalnatured dog. Around its owners, the SharPei may not necessarily be the most physically attached or longing for excessive touch, but very much a loyal canine. Originally a hunting dog, the SharPei is very intelligent and instinctively learning. However, this may not necessarily be a good thing when not trained properly as its stubborn tendencies may get the better of it. These dogs can be very territorial and aloof towards strangers.

This loyal canine can be most adaptable when it comes to its environment. Owing to the SharPeis' innate ability to learn and hunt, an expanse of land may not exactly be the best environment to avoid it going rogue. An apartment with just about enough room would be considered ideal.

The SharPei can be quite active but it is very adaptable to its owner’s patterns. It is necessary to engage the SharPei with exercise daily to avoid obesity. At least a stimulating 30minute walk every day or other engaging activities such as ‘catch’.

The Chinese SharPei doesn’t necessarily need much grooming. Depending on if it gets much activity outdoors, you will find its nails trim naturally due to all the running. However, if it spends most of its time indoors, once a month, nails should be trimmed preferably using a grinder. A thorough bath should do once a month, and cleaning in and around the folds most especially for pups every week to avoid bacteria getting clogged up in the skin and in the ears. Routine is key at a young age so it wouldn’t be difficult at an older age to groom.

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