How To Choose The Right Shar Pei Puppy
Around 200 B.C. the Shar Pei breed started in China. The Shar Pei is easily recognizable by its wrinkled face and short ears. At first they were used as a farm dog but were then used as a fighting dog. Shar Pei puppies will require consistent training, but they can be bright and willful. While being aloof with strangers they are also extremely loyal to their family.
If you are going to get a Shar Pei then it is important that you choose the right Shar Pei puppy for your household. The first step in choosing a Shar Pei is making sure they are right for your household. If you want a watchdog that is protective and loyal then the Shar Pei is likely good for you since it is standoffish with strangers.
If you have children and cats in your household then the Shar Pei is a good option since it will do well with both if it is socialized at an early age. However, always remember that the Shar Pei can be aggressive around other dogs.
A Shar Pei puppy may not be right for you if you are soft-spoken since Shar Pei puppies require firm and consistent training. The Shar Pei breed is stubborn and independent which means they will often not heed commands of a soft-spoken person. A Shar Pei will do fine if kept in an apartment or house but they shouldn’t be outside in weather extremes, particularly heat.
It is best to ask the person whom you are getting your Shar Pei puppy from whether or not they screened for health problems that are specifically related to the Shar Pei breed. If not you may face expensive medical bills for your dog later and decrease the quality of life for your dog.
Carefully consider your Shar Pei breeders and ask them if they are members of breed clubs, specialty clubs or obedience clubs. Then make sure you check through the club for references. Otherwise you could get stuck with a breeder that is running a puppy mill. By making sure you are getting Shar Pei puppies through a reputable breeder you know they are carefully screening their dogs for health problems before breeding.
Before choosing a Shar Pei you should be prepared for how they will turn out. The Shar Pei will eventually grow to being about eighteen to twenty inches tall and have a weight between forty and fifty-five pounds when they reach maturity. A Shar Pei will typically live about ten years.
You should be prepared to pay about three hundred to five hundred dollars for a pure bred Shar Pei from a reputable breeder. You will know whether or not a Shar Pei puppy is right for your household after considering these things.
