Shar-Pei – an unusual dog which body is literally covered with folds. Dogs of this breed are quite quiet and clever, devoted to the owner. They appreciate discipline and an order, control the emotions. Shar-Peis are attentive and gentle in the relations with the owner, but at the same time are energetic and brave during protection of favourite people and protection of the house. But it is necessary to consider that Shar-Peis require special care.
Features of care for a Shar-PeiShar-Peis are unpretentious in leaving therefore will not bring special trouble upon the owner. The dog has no characteristic smell and not too plentifully fades. The most sensitive and vulnerable part of a body of the pet – ears. Ear canals of Shar-Peis thin, are badly ventilated therefore water ingress can seriously affect health of the favourite. Dogs of this breed categorically do not like to bathe, they feel instinctively that it can do harm. But nevertheless once a month the pet should be subjected to water procedures. Try to avoid water ingress on the head of a dog, close to it ears cotton tampons.
Education of a Shar-Pei – a difficult task for the beginning manufacturers. The dog can show character and to be stubborn at the most inappropriate moment. He easily remembers teams, but can resist performance.
For washing of a Shar-Pei it is necessary to use special dogs shampoo, representatives of this breed quite often suffer from skin irritations. Use a brush during bathing to remove the died-off wool. Carefully wash away shampoo from folds. After the hygienic procedures it is necessary to dry up carefully wool, do not leave moisture pleated. For thorough drying you can use the hair dryer.
Several times a week comb out the pet a special rubber brush with short cloves. Shar-Peis have no underfur therefore the molt passes almost imperceptibly. During this period comb a dog daily. At a dog grow long claws, it is regularly necessary to cut them that fingers were created correctly. Consider that on claws there are blood vessels, try not to come for this line. Regularly check eyes for existence of allocations, wipe them with slightly wet towel wipes.
The Shar-Pei needs the balanced physical activities and active walks. It helps a dog to keep shape and to control the temperament.
Food of Shar-PeisGenerally manufacturers of this breed of dog try to feed with the pets a qualitative dry feed that is caused by high balance of a ready-made product. However some owners of dogs adhere to classical methods, feeding the favourites with porridges and fresh meat. It is forbidden to give to a Shar-Pei the following products: avocado, chocolate and any sweets, garlic, fat and smoked meat, fruit and berries with stones, nuts, tomatoes in a large number and tinned vegetables. As delicacies for a dog it is better to use special cookies which are on sale in pet-shops.