i have just bought a Shar Pei?

Research BEFORE you buy. That way you know exactly what to expect in a dog.

The shar pei can be dominant, stubborn, and difficult to train, so they aren’t the best breed for a beginner. Not to mention a lot of them have unstable temperaments due to bad breeding. If you bought from a backyard breeder or a pet store/puppy store, it’s pretty likely you’ll end up with an aggressive, unstable, or unhealthy shar pei.

And make sure you clean the folds of skin daily on the dog. If not, the yeast will grow and can lead to an infection.

All Shar-Pei puppies need early socialization with children, strangers, and other animals. Like other fighting breeds, they can be stubborn, strong-willed and very territorial. Early training can help control these traits before they become problem behaviors. Some people may experience a sensitivity to the harshness of the coat of either length. This is a mild, short-lived rash that can develop on the skin that has been in contact with the coat, most commonly on the forearms.

The Shar Pei is often suspicious of strangers, which pertains to their origin as a guard dog. It is a very independent and reserved breed. Nevertheless, the Shar Pei is extremely devoted, loyal and affectionate to its family and is amenable to accepting strangers given time and proper introduction at a young age. If poorly socialized or trained, it can become especially territorial and aggressive. Even friendly and well-socialized individuals will retain the breed’s watch dog proclivities (like barking at strangers). It is a largely silent breed, barking only when it is playing or worried. The Shar-Pei were originally bred as palace guards in China. The breed is amenable to training but can get bored from repetition. Overall, the Shar Pei can be a dog that is loyal and loving to its family while being very protective and independent.

– Wikipedia

I can’t help but add this though, you bought an animal without knowing anything about the breed? Really? Don’t you think that was a little irresponsible? What if it will turn out to be completely unsuitable for your lifestyle or set up? Shar Peis have some very specific and very serious health risks (as to many breeds) that you really need to be aware of before you decide to get one. I can’t help but think you have done this all in the wrong order…

You really should have done your research before buying a Shar Pei. They are beautiful but they require a high level of care and from what I can tell, they shouldn’t be a first dog for anyone. Apart from that, like Lorraine said, you’ve probably bought from a badly bred litter, which means they could have all kinds of traits that the ‘average’ Shar Pei don’t have.

They were originally bred to be Chinese Fighting dogs. They nearly died out in the 80’s. They are said to be extremely loyal, like most breeds that are originally bred for fighting. I’ve read that their skin needs careful attention and care because of the wrinkles, and they can easily get infections if it’s not looked after properly.

There’s some starting points, now get on with some research!

You bought this breed of dog without researching it first ????

Hope it will work out for you, a dog should be a lifetime commitment.

I would suggest that you contact your national breed club for Shar Peis & do an internet search to see if there are any on line forums where Shar Pei fanciers gather to exchange ideas and training hints and such.

Since you don’t know about the breed, you’ll need the assistance of people who are familiar with it.

A Shar Pei forum would be a good place to meet other owners and get to know the breed.

A dog should not ever be allowed out off lead until they have covered the basics. Collars etc are only props that are not needed if you do the basic obedience training, and should never replace basic training.

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There is no better way than enrolling at a good dog school where people can show you just how its done, especially if you are first time dog owner, its way better than trying to teach by yourself and getting it wrong. (its like trying to learn kung fu or yoga out of a book – you cant be sure you are doing it properly without help from a mentor who can demonstrate the correct techniques for best effect) Then you have to be consistent and practice every day. Your dog risks being hit by a car, casing accident etc and simply should not be let out like that until you have trained it properly. The dog needs to learn using a set system so it understands what you want. Dogs do not understand english (or any other human language). Its not really fair on the dog if you dont put the time in. And training using positive reinforcement is better than those collars which work on negative reinforcement / fear. Collars should only be used under expert advice where all regular training methods have failed. Oh, and dog should be behind fence and closed gates.

Also you will really enjoy dog classes and will find you form a strong bond of friendship with your dog as the lessons progress, and your dog learns to look to you for instruction, which is a lovely feeling of accomplishment!) Good luck. (PS a good reason to go to class not train at home, apart from this being your first time doing it, is that way you and dog learn around other dogs / distractions, whereas if you train at home you still have to teach dog to obey you in public where dog might act differently. At dog class you do exercises meeting and greeting other dogs, weaving around them, etc that you cannot do by yourself at home, and that makes your dog great in any situation.)

So you bought a dog you have NO idea what termperament, etc is? That was kinda foolish on your part. Look up the breed. If you can’t handle the breed, then take the dog back to whoever you got it from and get your money back.

Next time research breeds and breeders before you take a dog home.

They will need to have regular Vet visits

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And keep clean the rolls of skin can be the hiding place of bacteria

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And Do Not over feed him or her

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the sex does make its care a little to a lot of work

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If she is young after its frist period have her fixed

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If you are going to get he and she and bread

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make sure you get registered with Shar Pei club of America

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http://www.cspca.com/

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For goodness sake…. you don’t just go and buy a dog… you research.

Chances are you’ve also then bought from badly bred stock, as no good breeder would of allowed you to buy on impulse like that.

Watch for entropian which will show itself with watery eyes and possible infections. This requires an operation to put right.

Other than that they are not always good with other dogs and there will be TONS on the net to research, which is what you should of done before buying the dog.

i have had this breed for the last 16 years six dogs alltogether, i am sorry the breeder did not make sure you knew about the breed contact them they will help you

Why did you not research this breed before you got it.

I bet that dog will end up at a rescue centre before long….