QUESTION: What is the life span of the shar pei
Anonymous - 5/14/2012 2:39:33 PM
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Anonymous - 5/21/2012 2:08:06 PM
QUESTION: I have a 14 mo. old chinese sharpei pug mix. He is a sweet little thing. I give him baths once a week and daily clean his folds around his face as well as clean his ears. But he still has an odor only from his ears down to his snout, how do I get rid of this??? I read that you shouldn't get the ears of this breed wet because of the small canals, so I only damp cloth his face and ears. Should I be brushing his teeth? Help, I'm selling my house and it stinks from him!!! any recommendations/advice please!!!
Anonymous - 5/8/2012 12:44:08 PM
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brushing your dog's teeth is a good idea. maybe doing a good thorough fold-cleaning more than once.
Anonymous - 5/11/2012 1:04:07 PM
QUESTION: Hi there i am very confused i have 2 shar peis i am wanting to breed them this time all vet checks have been done but people say all different things about the best day to mate them from 9 up to day 14 could someone one with experience point me in the right direction please.
Anonymous - 5/3/2012 3:34:26 AM
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QUESTION: what should i do - i have a 3 o 4 month shar pei and you know that how they lose their hair, mine is really bad and i do not know what to do? plz anwser me i need advice and i do not have the money for the vet
Anonymous - 4/14/2012 6:50:18 PM
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I have had Shar Peis for over 20 yrs olive oil just drizzel some over their food 2 to 3 times a week dont use the extra virgin just use the normal it has always worked for mine. Good luck
Anonymous - 4/29/2012 9:27:04 AM
QUESTION: My Chinese Shar-Pei is 11 months and is having her first period how long does it last and should her vaginal area be swollen
Anonymous - 4/6/2012 10:29:09 AM
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QUESTION: i have a 12 year old sharpei. she recently started dripping urine and found her blanket she sleeps on all wet. she also just recently crying in her sleep at night. at dinner she peed on kitchen floor 2 spots in five minutes. she never ever done that before! what could this mean? is it her kidneys?
Anonymous - 3/28/2012 7:33:23 PM
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QUESTION: is there a such thing as a brindle sharpei? and are they furry like a chow? I got a 12 week old sharpei an i just havent got the papers on him yet or go to a vet but i was just wondering cause he doesnt look like some of the sharpeis on here .
Anonymous - 3/27/2012 1:21:50 PM
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there is, but its not to breed standard so you wouldn't be able to show him.
Anonymous - 4/12/2012 4:38:35 PM
QUESTION: We have a new sharpei puppy he is ten weeks old. He has gone after me on three different occasions when I was cleanIng his eyes and also cleaning his wrinkles is this normal at such a young age????
Anonymous - 2/4/2012 3:23:50 PM
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Use a soft cloth to clean his eyes, but don't just go straight to the eyes. Engage your puppy, pet him, and let him smell the cloth. Do this frequently -- and let him smell it after you clean his eyes. This helps him develop trust. Also, as pointed out by another user, pet him frequently, including gently touching his face and around his eyes so that this kind of contact becomes normal for him. The same principles apply with training him for nail clipping.
Anonymous - 4/18/2012 7:19:41 PM
my 4 month old shar pei pup does the same thing. i was told that you can put the pup on its back and that shows that you are in control. hope it helps
Anonymous - 4/5/2012 3:04:11 PM
Be firm with your sharpei and let him know who is the boss. The eyes, etc., are things you have to do to the dog for many years. Again be firm and try touching the dogs paws, around the eyes, etc., just to get it use to this; it will help the dogs behavior.
Anonymous - 2/12/2012 2:33:49 AM
QUESTION: I have a female sharpei, how many puppies can she produce if she gives birth? thank you
Anonymous - 1/30/2012 5:38:36 PM
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Hi sharpei's can have 4 to 6 puppies at one time :) x
Anonymous - 2/2/2012 3:53:12 PM
QUESTION: Hi i have a female 8 month shar pei that is beautiful, she is amazing, but i am concerned that she is a little skinny? She is a pure bred dog and has a blue and black tongue, has the characteristics of a shar pei but she is just skinny, is that a problem? if anyone knows, please email me with advice. Thank you
Anonymous - 1/27/2012 1:29:07 PM
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My shar pei is the same but he is a healthy weight the vet said some are diffrent then others.
Anonymous - 4/25/2012 9:24:17 PM
It's hard to discuss concerns about weight without also talking about feeding habits and diet. What do you feed your shar pei? How often? When does she eat/does not eat? Etc. Also, bone-mouth Shar Peis tend to run a bit thinner than meat-mouths, but not excessively -- and this can vary by the specific breeding line.
Anonymous - 4/18/2012 7:21:31 PM
QUESTION: i would like my shar pei to have one litter when is the best time to do this THANKS
Anonymous - 1/12/2012 1:27:33 PM
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QUESTION: hi can anybody tell me what is the best day to breed a shar pei on
Anonymous - 1/12/2012 1:25:56 PM
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when your shar pei's bleeding slows count to day 11.11 to 14 are the days i breed my girls one and it never fails to produce 4 or 5 gorgeous pups of quality. im on facebook for any other questions...kitty mccormick
Anonymous - 2/20/2012 12:15:06 PM
QUESTION: I just have 2 questions - my dog has 2 teeth in front of her front teeth - is that normal? How long would someone recommend a shar pei be walked every day? thank you
Anonymous - 10/30/2011 2:41:21 PM
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the two smaller teeth are decidious and if not falling out by 8 months of age. they need to be removed by your veterinarian as they can force your sharpeis adult teeth to be misaligned.
Anonymous - 2/20/2012 12:19:01 PM
Well first off, no that is not something i'd consider normal. You should have a vet check it out. Second, it depends on the age of your shar pei. You should first try 30 mins and then progress to adding 10 mins evry other day. ALWAYS have some water for the dog as it quickly gets hot and might over heat.
Anonymous - 12/5/2011 2:09:10 AM
QUESTION: How do I know if my chinese shar-pei has had a stoke or heart attack?
Anonymous - 9/23/2011 3:30:35 PM
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Trust me you will know. If it is a stroke, your chinese shar-pei will be paralyzed from one side since a stroke is the lack of oxygen through the veins and a heart attack well that one might b hard to tell but your dogs attitude will quickly change.
Anonymous - 12/5/2011 2:10:59 AM
QUESTION: We have a sharpei puppy and we need something to help improve her smell. Im thinking it is her diet. I had her on the same brand but switched flavors and it changed the way she smelled!! Im wondering what it best for her coat and smell? Also we bathe her when she stinks so every 2-3 days but she could use a bath everyday!!! Help!
Anonymous - 8/6/2011 12:12:35 PM
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I have a male and a female Chinese shar-pei. The male never had a smell but my female did. I took her to the vet and it does have a lot to do with there allergies but it can also be an infection. My vet gave me some antibiotics and it helped within 3 days. Her smell was awful, not the normal dog smell. I can't even explain what it was like. All I can say is it was horrible. She doesn't smell at all now!! So maybe try some antibiotics. They helped Myla!!
Anonymous - 2/21/2012 8:14:50 PM
if you overbathe your sharpei you strip the natural oils on their coat. my vet recommends my sharpeis get a bath every other week, ears once a week, eyes cleaned daily. carrots and broccoli floretts worked to change the naturaul sweet/sour smell of my dogs
Anonymous - 2/20/2012 12:23:42 PM
I have cared for many dogs in my day. With my shar Pei's though I find that making sure their ears are cleaned out on a regular basis. Use any Dog ear Cleaner and follow the directions. I think you will find that awful scent to go away.
Anonymous - 2/2/2012 5:25:44 PM
One last thing with the smell; this breed does not like water or take it easy of the baths and not many vets understand the breed. Look and watch how your dog responds to treatments.
Anonymous - 1/29/2012 11:41:02 PM
In the almost 30 years of owning shar-peis I have found that the breed does have a smell but the diet is very big. Do not over bathe the dog, once every month or two is just fine, use an oatmeal shampoo. The dog may have an allergy to different foods, my current dog cannot eat seafood and corn, have the dog checked. ALL dogs can have allergies not just shar-peis.
Anonymous - 1/29/2012 11:39:32 PM
I've owned Shar-Pei's for 10 years and they all smell the same. It's something you'll need to get used to, but I agree - be careful not to bath her too much, it will lead to smellier and costly problems. I brush my Pei's teeth often (4 times a week) and use a natural chamomile ear wash. This adds a pleasant scent, useful for when I hug him.
Anonymous - 1/21/2012 11:57:52 PM
Oh ive been there before and yes chinese shar-pei's can have that issue but it goes away with proper care. Not much showering for this breed since moisture can be trapped under the skin folds causing skin breakage and even ulcers if not taken care of the skin breakage. Fish oil helps for a healthy coat and for the smell, try using a hot spot shampoo that has strong smell such as peppermint and orange. You can also buy dog body spray to cover up the smell ($7-$12) at pet city.
Anonymous - 12/5/2011 2:16:06 AM
The smell could also be do to allergies, both environmental and food. I would check with your vet. We had the same issue with a couple of our shar pei's and one was do to environmental allergies, and the other due to food and one had both. Sensitive diet may be necessary.
Anonymous - 11/29/2011 4:40:28 PM
i have two chinese shar-peis and i had the same problem and was bathing one of them every couple days, when i took him to the vet i asked about that and he told me that you shouldnt bathe them but every 2 weeks at most. they have alot of skin problems and over bathing them makes it worse. sorry i dont have any way to help with the smell, but you should know this so you dont run into alot of skin problems!
Anonymous - 8/9/2011 2:09:14 AM
QUESTION: i just recently adopted a shar pei and i live on a lake. will she ever warm up to the water?
Anonymous - 8/1/2011 11:53:14 PM
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My Shar-Pei's biggest fear in life was water. He'd run around to the other side of the house when I filled his water bowl, and forget bath's. Rain caused him to try and chew through all entry and screen doors. No matter what I did, nothing could ever calm this fear. Sorry I couldn't offer any helpful advice, but I wanted you to know you aren't alone.
Anonymous - 1/22/2012 12:00:32 AM
I have a shar pei shes a little over a year old; i take her to the lake every night after work! she LOVES it and loves swimming! So i dont think its the breed that doesn't like the water! the first time i brought her i got in the water with her and the second time i brought her favorite toy and threw it in reaching distance and she went in by herself! give it time im sure your pei will also love it!
Anonymous - 8/17/2011 3:53:23 PM
QUESTION: i have 2 full bred chinese shar-peis, i have a cream colored male and a blue female. i have a question about their color. what does dilute mean? like if their apricot dilute or blue dilute what does that mean? ive asked several people and they have all given me different answers! so PLEASE HELP! thanks,
Vanessa, KY
Anonymous - 8/1/2011 1:43:38 AM
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dilute means red dilute red nose red pads red anus, blue dilute,blue nose,blue pads, blue anus.....same body color as coat color dilute.
Anonymous - 2/20/2012 12:31:17 PM
Dilute means the muzzle is pinkish and the puppies are not likely to have that black muzzle. It also means that its not a pure color. The dogs puppies will have different colors which means your buyers will have more options to choose from. WOW you hav a blue chinese shar-pei ?? You should breed her with another blue since that color is rare and you can sell it even pricier.
Anonymous - 12/5/2011 2:20:15 AM
ok so when we breed our shar-peis, are they going to be any certain color...does dilute mean they have a dominent gene? im just so confused i know we have an apricot dilute and i think she is a blue dilute im just not sure if her nose is black or not? if she is or isnt a dilute what would be differnt about there puppies if anything? Vanessa KY again lol
Anonymous - 8/9/2011 1:26:57 AM
Basicly it means their pigment is the same color of the dog and not black. If it is blue they should have grey nose and pads and lavender tounge. It is also ressive to the regular colored pigment like black. Also do not confuse a snow nose on creams as dilute. Now apricot dilute will have an apricot colored nose and not black. Blue is the dilute of black and lilac is the dilute of chocolate.
Anonymous - 8/3/2011 12:49:45 AM
QUESTION: i have a chinese shar pei about two years old i recently adopted him and he does not like water are they afraid of water
Anonymous - 7/24/2011 12:39:01 PM
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The chinese shar pei breed description includes a dislike of water - make the first bath only feet deep in water and rub and massage alot. i have a rescue and we had to bathe her with soapy wash cloths add rinse while someone else massaged now shes okay with baths my 4 puppies i started a playful bath with them asap and are okay. i have had 1 that kept swimming in my koi pond i dont think she knew, her breed classes her as not a water lover
Anonymous - 2/20/2012 12:36:02 PM
I have had SharPei for 30 years, they think they are sugar cubes, and melt in water!!
Wait until bath time - Have Fun :)
Anonymous - 9/27/2011 2:28:58 PM
my shar pei loves the water! i take her to the lake every night after work; she swims out on her own over 30 feet for toys!
Anonymous - 8/17/2011 3:55:57 PM
I have found that shar peis hate water except to drink. I have had them get in the water with me by calling and they whinned all the way. At the ocean 25-50 feet away from the surf. I have not meet one that likes shar peis and I have raised them since the 80's.
Anonymous - 8/3/2011 12:53:16 AM
No, but chinese shar pei's are not water dogs
Anonymous - 7/26/2011 9:59:49 PM
QUESTION: are kidney problems common in shar pei's
Anonymous - 7/16/2011 6:09:15 PM
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Unfortunately, YES shar pei's are prone to kidney problems and even oral cancer. It's all in the genes of this breed. Remember that this is breed is believed to have some chow chow (another type of breed) in their blood. The chow chow was used to help the breed from extinction
Anonymous - 12/5/2011 2:23:14 AM
Yes, very often so and little cure
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Anonymous - 7/18/2011 7:03:35 PM
QUESTION: I am very interested in getting one of these awesome dogs. The lab I had before has recently passed. My old dog and I often went to the dog park and always going on outtings with friends and their dogs. I see that normally the Shar-Pei breed does not do well with other dogs. Can this be avoided by early socialization?
Anonymous - 7/9/2011 3:06:15 AM
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Yes, they can be great with other animals. I have a 3 year old female Sharpei and six cats. She has never hurt one of my cats and she even sleeps with me and 2-4 cats on the bed at night. Sometimes she will chase them, if they stop running she stops chasing. I found that taking my dog to the dog park helped a lot in getting her socialized around other dogs. You just have to work with them.
Anonymous - 11/10/2011 6:09:02 PM
I have had Shar Pei's for over 25 years. It's the only breed I would consider. I feel safe, confident, and loved. Please remember to socialize your pup. They are great with other animals providing you get them used to being around other animals. One word of caution - males can be dominant so be cautious around other male dogs (if you decide to purchase a male). We find that pairs are wonderful - they keep each other company, and are really very self sufficient and smart. They are easily trained, but you need to be firm - if you give in, you will have lost the battle forever :)
Anonymous - 7/19/2011 9:22:29 PM
Of course! Any dog can be good with socialization!
Anonymous - 7/18/2011 7:04:02 PM
QUESTION: Hey, is it normal that my 2 month old pure shar pei is really shy? he barks at my mom sometimes, when she comes into the house, hes never barked at me, cz i am the leader, for some reason he doesnt like strangers, he will avoid them, anyhwhere, any time he sees a person he hides behind me or if we're at home he will hide under the table and bark. It this a normal behaviour? people tell me its cause hes still young, that once he gets older he will become less shy/scared of people. He sniffs them if they dont move or make eye contact, bt as soon as they move towards him he backs away.
Anonymous - 6/21/2011 8:08:28 PM
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YOUR SHAR PEI IS STILL YOUNG, IT IS BEST TO ASSOCIATE HIM WITH WHOM HE WILL BE AROUND THE MOST THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE NOW WHILE HE IS A BABY. ONCE OLDER HE WILL KNOW WHO AND WHAT TO PROTECT AND GUARD. HE WILL WALK IN FRONT OF YOU AT ALL TIMES HIS TAIL WILL STAY UPWARDS, AND IF HE SENSES DANGER HE WILL GO STRAIGHT TOWARDS IT BEFORE IT COMES TO YOU. SHAR PEIS ARE THE BEST BREED IN THE WORLD. I AM A FORMER OWNER OF A BLACK AND WHITE FLOWERED SHAR PEI AND I HAD HIM SINCE HE WAS THREE MONTHS OLD. HE PASSED ON OCT. 24 2010 DUE TO CANCER BUT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.. I HOPE MY ANSWER HAS BEEN HELPFUL
Anonymous - 7/6/2011 2:35:43 PM
QUESTION: We have a two year old male Shar Pei he is a rescue dog.Tanner is a very lovable dog, and is great with people,his big problem is other dogs. Tanner broke loose from me on a dog walk and attacked another dog while it was on his walk. Needless to say Tanner is not welcome at friends and families homes, if they have pets.We are Trying to change this unacceptable behavior. Any suggestions?
Anonymous - 6/13/2011 3:17:51 PM
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Take your shar pei on daily walks and every time he see's another dog without acting up, give him a treat and praise him. Every time he does act up, turn around and walk away from the other dog. He doesn't have to like other dogs, he just can't attack them.
Anonymous - 7/18/2011 7:05:20 PM
QUESTION: I recently adopted a pure bred sharpei - he's 18 months old and when the owners brought him they left him on a 5 acr farm with sheep...he is very friendly with my partner and myself not really many people. He has changed considering i've had him a week and he has become a full inside dog ..my question is how do I stop him from biting me??? He is NO good with dogs so I cant walk him and he will ask to go to the toilet but not always and goes all over my white carpet minutes after I take him out..I stand out with him for like 20 mins..I need a little help. So this week I have a dog trainer coming I would love any advice and help please thanks
Anonymous - 6/5/2011 3:10:06 AM
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I hope the trainer has given you help by now! Pei's are dogs that like to be in control, it is up to you to become the alfa person and make him listen! Go back to the basics as if he was a puppy, he need to learn the work "NO" and make the connection as to what it means. When you say "NO" he should stop what he is doing and look at you for advice. Say it firmly and loud. If your voice is not enough use a color and leash to enforce your words. The more he gets away with is the more he wins and feels in control.
For housetraining you either need to have him with you at ALL times in the house...I mean on a leash next to you, or in a crate or outside. He needs to not be allowed to make a mistake inside. If he is attached to you inside, you can see what he is doing and correct him if he even thinks of going potty in the house. Pei's are VERY smart, so smart they easily control their owners.
ironnstone - 6/6/2011 3:06:23 PM
QUESTION: I am wondering if I can find a purebred Shar Pei that is not inbred and does not have health problems.
Anonymous - 5/25/2011 4:20:07 PM
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we have a shar pei full breed that is 9 month old we r lookimg for a home good for our dog since we cannot have him in our appartment anymore we live in texas.
Anonymous - 6/29/2011 7:00:51 PM
Of course you can! It has nothing to do with inbreeding, it has to do with selective breeding. You can inbreed dogs with no genetic issues and get completely healthy dogs. What you want to look for are parents that are selected for breeding that do not have any problems themselves. Even better all 4 grandparents with no health problems and hopefully longevity. Then you are getting a puppy that will have the highest odds of no problems.
ironnstone - 6/6/2011 3:12:47 PM
QUESTION: I have an almost 4 month old Sharp Eagle ( shar pei/beagle mix) who is incredibly aggressive. We have him since he was about 2 months old, up to date on all shots and medical care and we work with an in home trainer. He hates handling ( being picked up, being pulled away from something he is interested in or when he first wakes up) and often will growl, snarl and attack with intense biting. Giving him up is not an option he is family and for every bad moment he has there is 50 good ones. He is good with children, other dogs, new people, cars, and travel- he just likes to be the alpha or in control of situations. My question is - any suggestions or techniques on how to help maintain or modify his behaviors? we are open to any and all suggestions. Thanks !
Anonymous - 4/10/2011 8:59:43 PM
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i have raised shar pei dogs since the early 90's and most are friendly and loving although protective of the family members but i have never encountered one that wakes up ill, snarling and biting i would suggest if he is an inside pet maybe make him a bed in the laundry room or in another isolated part of the house and teach people not to touch as most shar pei dont like being touched on the top of the head or by people they dont know other than that i have no idea on how to deal with a sleep head
Anonymous - 5/27/2011 6:31:41 PM
QUESTION: We just found out our Chinese Shar-Pei dog needs to have an eye lift if thats what it is called. The eye lashes are folding under. Will we have to do this more than once? Will this make him aggressive? I know he will be in pain and we have other dogs, im just scared for him he is only 18 weeks old
Anonymous - 3/15/2011 11:12:58 PM
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EYE TACKS-
WHAT is it? Eye tacks are simply stitches that are put on a shar pei's eyes.
WHY? To let the dog grow into the skin. Shar pei's have wrinkles even thier eye lids and that means the eye lashs get in the eye and begins to scratch the eye ball creating an ulcer thus losing the eye.
How does it work? So an eye tack is simply used to let the dog grow into its skin.
DOES it hurt? No. Not really. It will bug the heck out of them. The stiches used are usally the disolve-able type. Just be careful that the dog does not scratch the eye. Hope this helps
Anonymous - 12/5/2011 2:37:12 AM
My shar-pei had 2 eye lifts.
Anonymous - 5/23/2011 11:35:12 PM
Vet can tack back Chinese Shar-Pei lids now. Surgery later. Do not let this go any longer for the lashes wearing on the eye itself will blind the dog!!!
Anonymous - 4/3/2011 10:48:00 PM
Shar-Pei's skulls grow til they are 18 months old, so you need to find a vet who knows Shar-Pei, no vet who does recommends surgery at this age. The most the puppy can need is tacking. Even with tacking, the anaesthesia is the most dangerous thing. Do NOT let them use Ketamine or Telazol. Both will kill a good 10% of the Shar-Pei they are used on, and yes I have lost dogs to both. Domitor and turbugesic are all that should be used, just gas is even batter. Vets love to do surgery and eye tackings on our dogs, think of the money. Be sure YOU can see the eye lashes rolling in. Thanks.
susanlauer - 4/2/2011 7:57:29 PM
QUESTION: We have a chihuahua and a weiner dog, would a shar-pei be okay in this situation if it is raised with them, and would this situation cause any problems?
Anonymous - 3/4/2011 4:21:25 PM
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It really depends on the dog. Usually when raised together dogs will get along fine. However speak with the breeder if you have other older smaller dogs, you will want to make sure that you get a puppy who is not the dominant type. A good breeder will have observed the puppies and will be able to pair you with one who's personality best fits your family and lifestyle.
Anonymous - 4/15/2011 2:50:35 PM
QUESTION: I have a sharpie and beagle mixed puppy and she is always bitting my other dog what should I do?
Anonymous - 12/2/2010 4:39:12 PM
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But she makes her bleed whenever my other dog leaves her bed!
Anonymous - 2/18/2011 1:45:12 PM
That is common in a Shar-pie,they bite when they play. I have a full blooded one and she will always bite her sister which is a hound,not uncommon.
Anonymous - 2/17/2011 3:12:34 PM
QUESTION: I have a shar pei / shepard mix and her skin in some areas has no fur on it and is very dry. Does this breed of dog have skin problems?
Anonymous - 11/30/2010 6:51:01 PM
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bathe with selsun blue shampoo and when you rinse add about one cup of white vinegar to the rinse water this usually works great i have raised shar pei since the early 90's
Anonymous - 5/27/2011 6:33:21 PM
First of all check for flees on your shar pei / shepard mix. If there are none, go to your local feed and seed store and pick up some prolate. Dilute one ounce to a gallon of water. Bath and then dip your pup. Let drip dry. Be sure to scrub dip on problem areas with rag or sponge.
sharpeiworld - 1/7/2011 11:35:17 AM
QUESTION: I have a new puppy shar-pai pit bull mix. I am concered about her ears. Is it normal that her ears are puffy on the ends? Most dogs have thin ears, but hers are thick.
Anonymous - 11/24/2010 2:41:13 PM
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Yes its normal for your pitpei to have thick ears at the end. I have a pitpei too its ears stayed like that and he loves it when I scratch at the very end of his ear
Anonymous - 12/25/2010 2:32:28 PM