Miniature Shar Pei Dog
INTRODUCTION
Miniature Shar-Pei dogs are Affectionate, Adaptable, and Independent dogs. Because of their size, they can be kept in small apartments, but needs regular exercise to keep them fit and healthy. They can be kept with small children, but early socialization is a must. Miniature Shar Pei dogs are Purebred and not- Hypoallergenic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Alert, confident, playful, adaptable, affectionate, easily trained and inherently clean and quiet
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting. Type: Chinese Shar-Pei
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : China
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Originated in Ancient China
2- Their Wrinkles Are Like Body Armor
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Miniature Shar-Pei
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Cream, fawn, apricot, chocolate, lilac, blue, black, sable, or red
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
9 - 11 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
18 to 20 inches tall
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TAIL
Tail carriage should be up and over the back
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WEIGHT
Between 25 and 40 pounds
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 - 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Shar-Pei
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
About 200 bc
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ORIGIN
China
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Their way of showing love is to stand by their master's side. They can seem aloof as they are fond of their own space and do not enjoy laying on their humans
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
