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 and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Suspicious, Devoted, Affectionate, Independent, Reserved, Loving
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting Type: Purebred
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: Shar Pei Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Fawn, Lilac, Cream, Sand, 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
Length: 64 - 74cm (25 - 29in)
Height: 17 - 20in 43 - 51cm -
TAIL
The tail is set very high on the croup
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WEIGHT
Female: 18 - 25 kg
Male: 25 - 30 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: Approximately 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Shar Peis give birth to 4 - 6 puppies at a time
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LOOK A LIKE
Chow Chow
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The Chinese Shar-Pei has been around since at least 200 B.C
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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
They tend to be aloof with strangers, but are fiercely loyal and affectionate with their own people and love to spend time in the company of their families
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
