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Also known as Chinese Shar-Pei
A wrinkled, dignified guardian with a scowl and a soft side
Originating in southern China as a farm guard and hunter, the Shar Pei has deep skin folds, a prickly short coat and a solemn, self-assured character. It is calm and devoted at home, aloof with strangers, and needs careful skin and ear care.
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This breed needs about 45 minutes of activity a day. Around 3 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
45
Minutes of activity a day
3
Suggested sessions a week
Home visits
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The short coat is easy, but the skin folds and ears need regular cleaning and drying. Bathing is occasional, with gentle products chosen with your vet.
It can be steady with respectful children it knows, but it is reserved and may be intolerant of other dogs. Early socialisation and supervision are important.
Yes, provided it gets its daily walks. It is a fairly quiet, calm dog indoors and does not need much space.
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