Chinese Shar-Pei..Anyone have any experience with them?

[redhen]

The title says it all..thanks!

 

[pbjmaker]

I have a friend who has one and she says they are very prone to allergies

 

[redhen]

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Yeah, i have heard that..like skin allergies or something? *sigh*

 

[JustAChickenLittle&More]

I used to breed Sharpei's. They are VERY prone to allergies, especially to parasites like fleas. They always seem to have a problem with their skin. They cannot be outside in the heat more than 5-10 minutes as they are very prone to heatstroke. (I had this happen one time after I left a female outside for 20 minutes when the phone rang). They are not good in hot climates at all. They also have a very short coat so very cold winters can be harsh on them but not as bad as summer heat.

 

[redhen]

JustAChickenLittle&More :

I used to breed Sharpei's. They are VERY prone to allergies, especially to parasites like fleas. They always seem to have a problem with their skin. They cannot be outside in the heat more than 5-10 minutes as they are very prone to heatstroke. (I had this happen one time after I left a female outside for 20 minutes when the phone rang). They are not good in hot climates at all. They also have a very short coat so very cold winters can be harsh on them but not as bad as summer heat.

Thanks! How are they temperment wise, generally??​

 

[sourland]

I had (she's deceased) a friend who bred and showed shar-pei. They had chronic, recurring skin problems and she was continually changing feeds and vetting them to keep them "itch" free. Skin conditions aside, they were really personable dogs.

 

[farmerlor]

Oh, this will get me in trouble for sure but it seems to me that they tend to be "one person" dogs. They're fine in a family but there's usually one person who's special to them and they can be super protective of THEIR pack so it takes awhile for them to warm up to strangers.

 

[redhen]

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Thanks! I'm thinking of getting one. Since i only have Daisy now... i think she could use a little buddy to play with...
Just not sure about them yet...

 

[redhen]

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Yeah, thats what i've heard also...
And i do foster care for teens... soo.... i worry if they are dogs that are too protective,and dont like new people in the house. Because i get new kids in here all the time.... so...
That has me worried a bit...
But if they are raised that way..eh.. i dont know... decisions...

 

[sourland]

I'm guessing that the temperment is a strain issue. The woman that I knew had 3 generations of shar-pei in her home, and none ever showed aggression. That being said, if it is a known breed trait I'd really check out the source and temperment of your dog prior to purchase. Environment is a big factor, but it can't always correct bad genetics.