Familial sharpei fever in dogs symptoms, causes, diagnosis. The following excerpt from the book the chinese shar pei by paul strand and eve c. Laurens shar pei has been breeding championline sharpei for over 27 years. Obviously the shar pei have their own book and each bitch her own personal chapter. In his native country his features chiefly his wrinkly skin were much less exaggerated than many shar pei you see today. In the late 1970s the shar pei was listed in the guinness book of world records as the worlds rarest dog. There is much evidence to support the theory that hong kong dog breeders developed the breed. Shar peis are very clean dogs that require very little grooming, and a weekly brushing is usually sufficient for most. On may 4, 1988 the chinese sharpei was accepted in to the. Helping you to get to know this unique wrinkled puppy. Originating in southern china, shar peis are a fairly rare breed known for their bristly hair.
It contains info about the history of the shar pei and the characteristics of the breed, but that is all stuff that you can find for free just from shar pei sites. Puppy preschool is essential as the shar pei is a very stubborn breed. Breeding dogs involves much more work and responsibility than most people are prepared to undertake. They all have clear eyes and not a single one has had to be tacked. It is preferable to ask the exhibitor to show the bite. They are very smart, very clean and great with children of all ages. These wrinkly sharpei pups are learning to be the best guard. If you dont see the book that interests you, then feel free to use our quick book search tool below. D ay 0 to day 7 weigh daily and record clearly see our forms section for some to print.
In 1978, the shar pei was an endangered breed and l isted as the worlds rarest dog in the guinness book. You may click on any of the book titles in order to view more detailed information on the specific book selected. The chinese shar pei today book of the breed cunliffe, juliette on. The clubs primary purpose was to promote the breed, maintain the stud book registry and to provide a standard for the breed. This book gave us a great overview about the shar pei breed and discussed all the conditions we need to be aware of if we become a shar pei owner. The problem is she has had to have her skin tacked above her eyes to prevent her lids from rolling into her eyes. The chinese shar pei has an incredible story, going from exceedingly rare to exceedingly popular in only a couple of decades. An ancient dog breed, the sharpei came close to extinction during the mid 20th century. Sharpei small, medium and big dog breeds pedigree uk. To check out our puppies click on the nursery tab, then give us a call. This book has very little information that is specific to the shar pei breed.
If i was considering a chinese shar pei, i would be most concerned about. Breeder of championline sharpei with over 27 years of experience and a 5 year guarantee. Chinese shar pei dog breeding outside of china until recently was rare, and the american kennel club does not recognize the breed until 1991. The chinese shar pei is often described as obscure, because it is a rare and relatively unknown breed.
The shar pei breed originates from china where he did work as a hunter and guard dog also as a fighting dog. The french bulldog has a colorful history and a long one. Being a fairly new breed, the chinese sharpei was not recognized by the akc until 1992. Here is expert advice coupled with valuable, uptodate information on keeping a healthy and happy shar pei. I was most concerned about the eye and skin conditions. Finding out all about their health and temperament too. Aloof and wary of strangers, the breed has a very dominant temperament and requires firm training from an early age. Although the sharpei has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th century, the american kennel club recognized it as their 4th breed only in 1992. Breeding and showing chinese shar pei for twenty years. The owners guide from puppy to old age book scribd. The ultimate guide to the chinese shar pei dog breed. Interview with irene sommerfeld stur, dvm the chinese shar pei.
Raising a litter sounds easy and fun but having puppies isnt all its cracked up to be. Member of the chinese shar pei club of america, chinese shar pei club of the raritan valley and newton kennel club. Shar pei proved to be no match for these fiercely aggressive dogs, breeding of shar pei was neglected and their numbers decreased rapidly. Pei have a tight lower lip, this makes examining the bite very difficult. A relative newcomer to the western world the shar pei, which translates as sandskin in reference to the harsh coat, has existed in southern china for more than 2,000 years. The book pedigree dog breeding, genetics for breeders and keepers is very useful divided into 12 chapters, which cover every important area of knowledge of dog breeding, from domestication to basic genetics, molecular genetics, behavioral genetics to population genetics, hereditary defects and also the area of agony breeding. Chinese shar pei information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. Our focus is on producing sound, healthy dogs that conform to the breed standard. It also helped me with the choosing of my puppy a chinese sharpei. The chinese shar pei is considered a medium sized dog. For this reason, some shar peis may be prone to aggression. In 1978 it was a rare dog breed with only 60 sharpei dogs left in existence. I really love how you honoured the breed and have given so much info of the breed and included pics of some wonderful pei s of the past.
Our goal as breeders is to breed healthy, sound, correct, beautiful chinese shar pei with excellent temperament and a focus on good longevity, whether show dogs or companion dogs. Day 63 day 0 assuming text book bitch the puppies are born however, it is common for shar peis to be early 3 to 4 days in our experience. Matthew m vriends unusual and distinguished by its folded coat, this unique breed. By cherese cobb, freelancer pepper was black, short and chunky. Almost everyone who owns a dog thinks about breeding it at least once. Happily, numbers have now recovered and the chinese sharpei has a new role as a beloved companion rather than a fighting dog. The website aims to ask questions to breeders, vets and experienced owners to get the answers to your most frequently asked questions about the shar pei breed of dog. Puppy preschool is essential as the shar pei is a very stubborn breed and if not properly trained can be very difficult to manage. The shar pei s wrinkles need regular attention to check for and deal with irritation in the skin folds.
By michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books last updated. The frenchiepei gets its name from its parent breeds. All the stuff about breeders and show dogs and bloodlines is. If you are looking for a dog with a mellow temperament and great protective instincts, a shar pei might be right for you. The chinese history of the shar pei there is no direct evidence to indicate the chinese shar pei, as we know it today, is an ancient breed. In 1978 it was recognized in the guinness book of records as the rarest dog breed. Here are some interesting things you didnt know about the chinese. When china became a communist country, a tax was brought in that made the keeping of dogs a luxury and basically out of reach of the average farmer.
In 1978 the shar pei appeared in the guinness book of records as the worlds rarest dog breed, but following successful breeding. Chinese sharpei dog breed facts and information wag. This fascinating but challenging breed of ancient pedigree is steadfastly loyal. The chinese shar pei has midlevel energy, loves to walk and explore and also loves to enjoy the company of humans. Although the sharpei has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th century, the american kennel club recognized it as their 4th breed. The shar pei is an independent, strong and dominant dog that cannot be mistaken for every other breed thanks to its unique wrinkled skin. Finally, you can avoid some negative traits by training your chinese shar pei to respect you and by following the 11step care program in my book, 11 things you must do right to keep your dog healthy and happy. There is nothing that can be said about this horrible case that isnt said in the outraged letters below. The miniature shar pei or mini pei is a breed of dog with slightly smaller proportions than the larger shar pei. The author gives details about both and how to avoid problems. However, the breed is prone to certain skin problems that will improve with daily brushing and weekly bathing.
But peaches, pancake and raisin are too busy playing to pay much attention to their guard dog. Shar pei are such incredible dogs that it is easy to collect them. To check out our puppies click on the nursery tab, then give us a call 7043402771 with all your questions. Chinese sharpei club of america collection american kennel club.
The first registered shar pei were imported into australia in 1981 with the first litter in 1985. They also have fewer wrinkles and bigger ears breeding for very small ears in shar pei has led to tiny ear canals prone to ear infections. Below you will find many books specific to the chinese shar pei. From this small start came a great revival in this unique breed. Miniature shar pei a guide to the smaller version of the. Nov 20, 2018 these wrinkly shar pei puppies are learning to become guard dogs, following in their moms footsteps. This led to the shar pei becoming an endangered breed and it was listed with the guinness book of records in 1978 as the worlds rarest dog. Sharpei the complete owners guide to the sharpei breed of dog. Shar pei means sand skin, referring to the rough texture of the breed s coat. Jan 01, 2006 the book is filled with pictures of shar pei at their best and is a must for any lover of this breed or even any dog lover looking for more information on this. The chinese shar pei likely shares a common ancestor with the chow chow, which also originates from china and has a blueblack tongue. She is perfect breeding stock and is good enough to show.
The breed faced the threat of extinction when the communist regime in china outlawed them during the revolution. I dont think well ever welcome any other breed now into our family. Finally, some breeders repeatedly breed from runts to achieve miniaturization. I have a brushcoat male, our very first shar pei, hes 10months now and we just adore the breed. The shar pei breed isnt known for their intelligence, theyre mostly known for their stubborn and dominant nature. If you dont see the book that interests you, then feel free to use our quick book. I have traveled in china and visited dali, the original place of shar pei uncountable number of times since 1993 and saw a great number of shar pei there.
The name sharpei itself can be translated as sand skin. In the late 60s shar pei is listed in the guinness book of records as the rarest breed in the world. Mar 20, 2019 shar pei puppies tend to be very wrinkly, but as they get older their skin straightens out somewhat. This breed may be better for seasoned dog owners or those who are very patient. Although the shar pei has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th century, the american kennel club recognized it as their 4th breed only in 1992. It is not known quite how far back this goes, but there are statues that have a strong resemblance to the breed that date back to the time of the hang dynasty in china. The shar pei is very affectionate and loving with its family, but not so much with others.
The first and most common is to cross the shar pei with a smaller dog. For a shar pei to achieve chic certification, he must have ofa evaluations for hips, elbows, patellas knees and thyroid, plus an eye clearance from the canine eye registry foundation. They have a bond with their human family that is unlike other dogs. Matthew m vriends unusual and distinguished by its folded coat, this unique breed of dog is completely profiled. The bitch will be ready to mate when ovulation occurs, this is some time after the first signs of spotting and is given a different time span in just about every book i read. The shar pei was named in 1978 as one of the worlds rarest dog breeds by time magazine and guinness world records. Be firm, assertive and confident when training them or youll end up with an aggressive and territorial shar pei. Shar pei dog breed guide checking out their pros and cons. In dogs with early onset of fsf, the episodes can become less frequent with age. The guinness book of world records proclaimed the chinese sharpei the rarest dog breed on earth.
The current american shar pei population stems mainly from these original 200. Familial sharpei fever chinese sharpei club of america. Familial shar pei fever fsf is a hereditary inflammatory disorder seen in shar pei. Wouldnt it be incredible if 18 expert sharpei breeders and veterinarians combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owners guide with all. They are taller and generally more normal looking than more exaggerated examples of the breed. Shar pei was bred to protect, to hunt large, dangerous animals, and to fight. In the late 1970s the shar pei was listed in the guinness book. In china, the shar pei breed dogs came from ancient and dna analysis revealed that this is one of the oldest breeds of dogs from around the world. The chinese sharpei is often described as obscure, because it is a rare and relatively unknown breed. Our adults are health tested and ofa certified prior to breeding and screened regularly for any health issues.
The shar pei was originally bred to be a farming dog, but they were also used to hunt and were sometimes used for dog fighting. The chinese shar pei club of america participates in the canine health information center chic. More traits and characteristics of the chinese shar pei. Readers respond to 48 months of human abuse so overwhelmingly.
Beauxart has been featured in 5 books on the sharpei and is listed as one of the prominent breeders of chinese sharpei in america. Alexander, laurens sharpei says this is a very informative, well written book on our beloved chinese sharpei. Due to the antidog policy of the government in its native china, this breed. Sharpei the owners guide from puppy to old age choosing, caring for, grooming, health, training and understanding your chinese sharpei dog book.
Nov 28, 20 but shes kept breeding shar pei and she recently sent me these pix of her current litter of eight pups. Evolution of the shar pei paper presented to midland shar pei club. Few decades ago it was listed as the worlds rarest breed in the guinness book of world records. The sharpei was named in 1978 as one of the worlds rarest dog breeds by time magazine and guinness world records. Thanks to careful and selective breeding, the shar pei has become a popular choice with many people not only here in the uk but in other regions of the world and breeders have successfully bred out many of the health issues that once plagued the breed so much. Chinese shar peis served as guard dogs, hunters, fighters, workers, and companions for peasants and farmers. That does not prevent enterprising chinese use them in.
The shar pei fever manifests with swollen hock joints and periodic fever. All of that is still very much a part of its makeup. October, 2019 start your sharpei off on the right foot by feeding the right food, giving the right. You will literally find this book jam packed full of useful quotes giving clear advice and secret tips from the worlds top sharpei breeders who. Steelrose, chinese shar pei breeder in canton, ohio. Familial shar pei fever usually begins to present symptoms in dogs around the age of 18 months, but it is not unusual for the onset of the disease to occur in adulthood. The bonemouth shar pei which is also known as the original is much less wrinkled. It contains info about the history of the shar pei and the characteristics of the breed, but that is all stuff that you can find for free just from shar.