Shar Pei Dog Picture
If you take a look at a Shar Pei Dog Picture, chances are you will not be able to resist the sensation conveyed by its admirable and straightforward countenance and stance and will want to have such a dog in your possession. In order to be a good Shar Pei owner, you must know as much as possible about the breed and be ready to sacrifice a great deal of energy, time and money. This is definitely not a lap dog. Chinese Shar Pei dogs appreciate in their owners the qualities they have themselves – determination, integrity, assertiveness, strong will and braveness.
Chinese Shar Pei dogs are compact and strong. The dog has a square and muscular body, deep and broad chest, straight and muscular limbs and blunt head. Their wither height averages 18-20 inches, and weigh - 40-55 pounds. These dogs have wrinkles on the head, withers and neck, which provide good shock absorption. Show quality Shar Pei should come in solid colors - fawn, red, chocolate, cream, beige, sable, black, etc. Pet quality dogs may have other color patterns. In order to get a clear idea of what a show quality Shar Pei should look like, you can view Shar Pei Dog Pictures, which are available online in large numbers. These dogs may have three types of coat: horse, brush and bear. The “horse” coat is short, off-standing and harsh; the “brush” is longer than the “horse”, and it feels smoother to the touch than “horse” coat; the “bear” coat is long, and it is not recognized by the American Kennel Club, because it exceeds 1 inch in length.
The Chinese Shar Pei can be hard to handle for inexperienced dog owners, and it takes more than a look at a Shar Pei Dog Picture to fully understand the dog. These dogs are strong-willed and self-assured. They are often aloof with strangers and short with other pets. Males can be extremely aggressive toward other males. Chinese Shar Pei dogs require thorough socialization at an early age. Well socialized dogs never show unmotivated aggression toward strangers. However, the Shar Pei dog is renowned for its strong protective instinct, so it is not advisable to expect much loyalty from them toward strangers approaching their domain.
The Shar Pei originated in China, and in the distant past it was widely used as a herding dog. However, it also showed excellence in hunting and guarding, and later as a fighter dog. However, his popularity as a fighter dog became obscure with the introduction of European Mastiff-type dogs. After the Communist revolution in China, the breed slid into decline and was on the verge of total destruction. It was due to the efforts by Matgo Law, a businessman from Hong Kong, who contacted American breeders and promoted the breed in the New World that the breed has survived. Today, the Shar Pei is popular as a companion dog, and it is not intended for pit fighting. There are numerous online Shar Pei Picture galleries containing photograph of dogs of various types and colors and bearing a significant cognitive meaning for dog lovers around the world.
