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History
The word Shar-Pei is Chinese for ‘sand-skin’ or ‘shark-skin’. This animal is believed to have originated from Kwun Tung in China, but it can be traced as far back as the Han Dynasty (206bc). It is believed to have shared its origins with the smooth coated Chow Chow, possibly because it is the only other dog in existence that shares the same blue-black mouth and tongue as the Shar-Pei
The Shar Pei was originally used on Chinese farms to carry out such tasks as cattle herding and guarding the family home. Later the Shar-Pei was bred as a fighting dog. Because of its loose skin and prickly coat its opponents found the dog very difficult to grab hold of.
During the Communist Revolution in China the dog population was virtually wiped out, if it was not for the efforts of a Hong Kong businessman named Matgo Law who appealed to the United States to have a few specimens of Shar-Pei transported to them, the breed would not be in existence today. The first Shar-Peis were registered in 1976, and now the breed is so popular that America and Canada combined boast over 100,000 Shar-Pei.
The Shar-Pei as a pet
These dogs make a good family pet, but they need a handler with a firm and confident touch, otherwise the dog will become disobedient and difficult to train. Shar-Pei are very clean dogs and are very easy to house train. They need plenty of exercise, but do not expose them to too much sunshine, as they are very sensitive to it. |
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Height:
46-51cms
Weight:
18-25kg
Lifespan:
10 years |
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Colour:
The following solid colours are acceptable:- black, cream, chocolate, sable, isabella, blue, fawn, red, red-fawn, apricot. |
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Coat:
Rough, loose, short coat, prickly to the touch. There is no undercoat |
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Lawrence Hound Glove
Horsehair
Original and best. Natural horsehair pad cleans and polishes the coat removing dust and dirt.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £22.00
Dollar price: $31.90 |
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Lawrence Slicker
Medium Tender Care
The classic soft slicker brush. Light aluminium construction with cushioned pad.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £4.00
Dollar price: $5.80 |
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Lawrence Shedder
Standard Size
Serrated stainless steel blade removes dead and loose hair.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £5.50
Dollar price: $7.97 |
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Premo Rubber Brush
Home
Rubber fingers stimulate the skin removing loose flakes and dead hair. Use when shampooing. Made in England |
Sterling price: £3.00
Dollar price: $4.35 |
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Braun-Wettberg Brush
Pure Bristle Standard
Using only pure bristle with a pneumatic rubber pad. All wood from managed forests. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £6.25
Dollar price: $9.06 |
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Grooming your Shar-Pei
The coat requires regular brushing. The dogs coat does not need trimming, but it will shed hair from time to time. When shedding occurs the dog should be bathed once a week and the coat should be brushed on a daily basis to remove the old dead hair and allow the new coat to grow in.
Tools required: Medium sized bristle brush, shedder, hound glove.
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