Best Places To Find Shar Pei Puppies For Sale

The most ancient of all dogs, Shar Pei puppies have quickly gained a reputation within the last twenty years as being one of the most desired dogs for families everywhere. So many people now looking for Shar Pei puppies for sale has led to an uprising of dishonest breeders running puppy mills trying to fill the ever increasing demand for these sweet dogs. Sadly, many people do not realize just how dangerous it can be to buy a dog from one of these mills, nor how to tell them apart from an honest breeder.

The first thing that one must remember when looking for Shar Pei puppies, is that a respectable breeder would never, ever place one of their Shar pie puppies for sale in a pet store, or in any other place where they would lose control over what kind of home their dogs were going to. Understanding this can help you to ensure that you only buy Shar Pei puppies from a quality breeder.
The thing to remember about quality breeders is that they would never place Shar Pei puppies for sale in a pet store, nor would they offer their dogs to anyone whom they had not thoroughly researched themselves. Quality breeders are most concerned that their pups are given to only the best possible homes. The Shar Pei puppies for sale that you find in pet stores most often come from less than reputable breeders who run breeding kennels known as puppy mills. 

These puppy mills churn out pups by the dozen, and these dishonest puppy breeders care little for more than making money off of their dogs. The pups found in these mills, and consequently in the pet stores, are usually quite sick and need much medical attention if they are to have any sort of life. You can help to ensure that your dog comes from an honest breeder, simply by refusing to purchase any of the Shar Pei puppies for sale from any pet store.
You can easily find top quality Shar Pei puppies for sale simply by asking your local vet about the respected breeders in your area. By choosing a vet recommended breeder to purchase your Shar Pei puppies from, you can rest assured that you will be getting only the finest quality dog, and that you won't have to spend thousands of dollars for medical bills on a sick pup.

So, in conclusion, just remember when you are looking for Shar Pei puppies for sale that not all breeders are created equal. And if the breeder you are considering does nothing to ensure that his or her dog is going to a good home, by asking about the conditions in which the dog will be kept, then it is an almost certainty that they are running nothing more than a puppy mill and should be avoided at all costs. Doing so will help you to rest assured that you and the puppy you choose will have a long and happy life together.


The last twenty years have brought an increased awareness of what wonderful pets Shar Pei puppies make. This article has been written for everyone who is concerned about giving their puppy the properShar Pei puppy care, and those who may be interested in finding Shar Pei puppies for sale.

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Keeping Your Chinese Shar-Pei Healthy

Your dog is a living, breathing animal and as such is subject to a myriad of diseases, just as humans are. Everyone who purchases a puppy hopes that he will live a long, full, healthy life, but life doesn’t offer any guarantees, and it will be your responsibility to help keep your dog as healthy as possible. Just as it is important for you to have periodic medical checkups, so it is for your dog. The first time you see a vet should be within forty-eight hours of purchasing you new puppy.
This is an “insurance policy” of sorts to assure you and your breeder that the puppy is healthy at the time of purchase and has no obvious health problems.

Ticks
This is another external parasite that, though it does not produce more than a short-lived skin reaction, can carry a myriad of other, more serious illnesses such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease and canine ehrlichiosis. The most common symptoms of this last disease are lack of appetite, lethargy, weight loss, vomiting, pale membranes in the mouth, lymph node enlargement and blood in the feces. Your veterinarian can prescribe treatment.
It is most important that you check your dog for ticks, especially in the spring and summer when they are most abundant.
Ticks reside in grass, shrubs and trees and will take every opportunity to attach themselves to you or your dog to feed on blood. Some are so small as to go unnoticed, such as the deer tick which is a carrier of Lyme disease. If you find a tick attached to you or your dog, use tweezers to gently remove it, holding the tweezers as close to the skin as possible so as to remove all of the tick. Place it in a small container filled with alcohol. If you or your dog becomes ill, you may want to confirm that the tick was a carrier of one of the aforementioned diseases.
Ears
While small and close to the head, Shar-Pei ears are extremely mobile, which allows for more air circulation than the ears of drop-eared dogs such as the Basset or Cocker Spaniel. Occasional cleaning to remove wax buildup should be routine.
If your dog scratches at his ear, shakes his head a lot, or tilts his head with his ear lowered, he probably has an ear infection. An infected ear will emit a distinct odor. See your veterinarian for treatment. If the problem is a chronic one, you should also have your vet check for ear mites (parasites that invade the ear and cause itching and inflammation) and/or a yeast infection. Shar-Pei who have problems with allergies will often have chronic ear problems, and if this occurs, your veterinarian may recommend an ear resection. This is a surgical procedure in which the veterinarian opens up the ear with a lateral incision so that air can more easily circulate.
Anal Glands
The anal glands are located on each side just below the dog’s anus. You may notice that your dog will voluntarily empty his anal sacs after a bowel movement or if angered or distressed, and the odor is unmistakable. Routine evacuation is nature’s way of cleansing these glands. However, if you notice your dog “scooting” his rear on the floor, it can mean one of two things: he may have worms, or he may have impacted anal glands caused by secretion buildup. In the latter case, these glands may need expressing. This is an unpleasant job I would rather leave to my veterinarian, but some owners do not find this task as objectionable as I do. Make sure the secretion buildup has not caused an abscess. If one of the glands is infected, the skin will be red and inflamed and you may see pus coming from the rectum. If you suspect an infection, this calls for  veterinary intervention.
To complete this task, it is best to wear rubber gloves and gently probe the area with your thumb and forefinger until you locate the small, round gland. Gently express the contents of the gland into a soft cloth or tissue. This is sometimes a two-person job, one to hold the dog’s head and talk to him gently and another to do “the dirty deed.” If the glands become impacted or infected on a regular basis, your veterinarian may recommend that they be removed.

Reproductive Organs
Although the testicles in male puppies are present at birth, they do not descend into the scrotum until several weeks of age, some sooner, others later. Ask your vet to check for testicles in your new puppy if they are not visually evident when he gets his first vaccination. If they are not “down,” don’t worry yet. You probably have a late bloomer. Once the testicles have descended, it is possible for the puppy to “pull them up” because it takes some time for them to become firmly entrenched in the scrotum.
If, after six months, the testicle (s) are not down, consult with your veterinarian, and if they have not descended by one year, you should have him neutered. A great number of cancers occur in undescended testicles.

Living with a Chinese Shar-Pei

Intelligence and Intuition
Some generalizations, however, I can make comfortably: Most Shar-Pei are extremely intelligent. Like other intelligent breeds, they can be taught many things, but they also have a superior understanding of their world and the people in it. I can often communicate with my dogs without saying a word. Language only reinforces what you want them to do or how you would like for them to react.

Chinese Shar-Pei are “people dogs.” This I can say unequivocally! They soon become very loyal family members and usually form a strong bond to one member of the family. Wherever you are, that is where your Shar-Pei wants to be. I would be willing to bet that the majority of family Shar-Pei sleep on the bed with “their person.” Mine even wait outside the bathroom door. Other breeds (such as the hunting or working dogs) are happiest when in the company of their own species. The Shar-Pei’s daily relationships with other household pets may be friendly and she may enjoy all the doggie games, but when a person enters the scene, particularly “her person,” the focus of the Shar Pei’s attention changes immediately. Perhaps this intense fondness for people is related to pack instinct and deference to the pack leader. I prefer to think they sense our intelligence and the inventiveness and creativity we bring to situations.
Shar-Pei very quickly figures out what pleases their owners and what does not, which brings up another aspect of their intelligence. If you are to own a Shar-Pei, you must be at least as intelligent and intuitive as your dog. Some Shar-Pei can become very manipulative, and the owner may find him- or herself reinforcing negative or undesirable behavior. For instance, if you are neglecting your dog and not spending enough time with him, you may find that he is doing naughty things to get your attention, much like a child would do.
With Shar-Pei, you must always be the “pack leaden” You must always be the boss! Your relationship with your dog will be a much healthier one. If you are experiencing behavior problems with your Shar-Pei that are beyond your control, seek out a competent trainer or behaviorist before it gets out of hand. Never allow your dog the least bit of aggressive behavior toward you, any member of your family or guests in your home. Keep your dog on a leash and under control when away from your home.
Leaving Your Shar-Pei Home Alone
Because Shar-Pei are “people dogs” and want to be near people, this can pose a problem if you have to work and leave your dog home alone. I personally believe that it is unfair to have a dog who spends eight or more hours alone each day. Whether you have only one Shar-Pei or several, being alone for long periods may bring out some of the less desirable traits for which they were bred. The diligent “guard” may tend to overguard the house, constantly barking, tearing up mail that comes through a door slot, even chasing imaginary noises or shadows. Getting a companion dog may work, but only if their personalities are compatible; otherwise a serious dogfight may occur when you are not home to break it up. Some owners resort to crating their dogs, but once again, this is hardly humane for extended time periods. So much depends on the individual dog, his temperament and how secure and confident he is. On the other hand, I know quite a few Shar-Pei owners whose Shar-Pei manage quite well when the owners are not home. If your Shar-Pei is to be left alone, you must be especially careful about the dog you choose.
Activity Level
Some Shar-Pei are very active while others are content to spend most of their day snoozing on the couch (if you allow it). Most seem to require little exercise, which makes them good candidates for apartment living. As with any animal, however, frequent exercise will make for a healthier dog.
Cleanliness
Shar-Pei are very clean animals, almost catlike, and are very easily housebroken. The healthy Shar-Pei requires very little grooming except when she is shedding, during which time her short, coarse hair will stick to everything!
Because their muzzles are so large, some Shar-Pei can be very messy eaters and, after a meal, your dog may have food all over her muzzle. If you have more than one Shar-Pei, you will notice that they delight in cleaning each other’s muzzles after eating. This is a real ritual in our house. If you only have one dog, you may want to keep her own washcloth handy to clean her muzzle after she has eaten.

Tooth Care of Chinese Shar-Pei

The practice of good preventive dentistry is just as important for your Shar-Pei as it is for you, and dogs are susceptible to the same dental diseases as humans: cavities, tartar or plaque buildup, abscesses and gum disease. Tartar and plaque buildup can lead to gingivitis, the swelling and inflammation of the gums, which, if left untreated, can result in infections and even tooth loss. Much of this can be prevented with the proper care.

Many veterinarians recommend regular toothbrushing for dogs. This is best begun at an early age, and there are even canine toothpaste products. However, if you notice tartar building up on your dog’s teeth, you may use a homemade paste of bicarbonate of soda and peroxide. Place this paste on a piece of gauze and rub it on the teeth (gauze provides more abrasiveness than a toothbrush). Yon can sometimes scrape away plaque with your fingernail.
Trying to determine whether your Shar-Pei has any gum problems may be difficult not only for you but also for the veterinarian, because many Shar-Pei have black gums. Nevertheless, a good teeth cleaning every year should ensure that your dog has healthy teeth. Most vets will insist that the dog be anesthetized for this procedure.
Access to safe chew toys will also help keep his teeth clean. By safe, I mean toys that will not break and splinter, for example, hard, sterilized bones, or nylon bones, which become rough and abrasive after a little chewing and help to clean the teeth.
If you notice that your dog has particularly bad breath, ask the veterinarian to check the teeth. He may have an abscessed tooth, tonsillitis or any one of several other health problems causing the foul odor.
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How to Feed Chinese Shar-Pei-Allergies

It is wise to avoid any dog food containing soy products. This is not a hard-and-fast rule because soy can be an important source of protein for both humans and animals, but some Shar-Pei are allergic to soy products. If your dog develops allergic symptoms such as itching, vomiting or chronic loose stools, check his dog food for soy products.

Should your dog become allergic p to any of the ingredients in his food, I have discovered that there is hope. Ming, an apparently healthy, six-year-old Shar-Pei developed chronic diarrhea. Her owner first had her tested for intestinal parasites, negative. She was wormed anyway, just to make sure, still the diarrhea continued. Following the vet’s suggestion, the owner first tried feeding her rice and beef, then rice and chicken, no improvement. All the tests conducted by the veterinarian came back negative and left everyone I scratching their heads. No one could figure out what was wrong with Ming.
This robust forty-five-pound Shar-Pei was soon reduced to a twenty-eight-pound dog who was fast fading. Then her owner heard about the “Elisa” test and asked her vet to try it. This is a simple blood test that will identify those foods to which your dog is allergic. The results of the test indicated that Ming was allergic to two of the most common ingredients in dog foods: corn and rice. Her owner was given a list of about thirty foods that were high on the “no-no w list, while others were not as offensive to Ming’s allergies. Mind you, this was a dog who had never exhibited any indication of allergies before six years of age. Her owner fed her potatoes, bread and ground beef, all of which were non-allergic according to the test, for a month. The diarrhea disappeared immediately, and she gradually gained back all the weight she had lost. Today, she is nine years old, and although she occasionally has a bout of diarrhea, it is quickly arrested. Her owner searched for food to which Ming was not allergic and found several sources, which included wheat, barley, duck, rabbit and venison. All these special diets are available through your veterinarian.
Source: thechinesesharpe.com