The Shar-Pei is a Chinese dog breed characterized by its distinctive skin folds and calm temperament. Although it was once used in dog fighting, it is now appreciated as a companion dog, known for its affectionate and independent nature.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: China
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight: 18-25 kg (male & female)
- Height: 44-51 cm (male & female)
- Life expectancy: 8-10 years
- Exercise needs: 45 minutes to 1 hour per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Well suited for indoor living)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (Not very inclined to play)
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Quite vocal)
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Easy to train, but somewhat independent)
- Hunter: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (Not very hunting-oriented)
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Very calm dog)
- Athletic: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (Not very athletic)
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Tolerates solitude)
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can get along with children, but requires early socialization)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Sociable, but good socialization is necessary)
- Strangers: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (Reserved with strangers)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Suitable for apartment living, but with daily outings)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Moderate maintenance)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Budget for care)
- Frequency of care:
- Weekly brushing to remove dead hair
- Monitoring and cleaning of folds to prevent infections
- Checking eyes and ears
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 800-1300 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 1100-1200 €
🏡 Important note
The Shar-Pei is a calm, independent dog that is relatively easy to maintain. However, it is important to regularly monitor its folds to prevent skin infections. It prefers indoor living and can adapt well to apartment life, as long as it has regular outings. It is also recommended to get it used to being alone from a young age to avoid any undesirable behavior.
👉 A calm, affectionate, and low-maintenance companion, perfect for quiet households! 🏡🐶
