Oct 28 2008

Care Of The Shar Pei Puppy

by Melissa Coleman

The Shar Pei puppy is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most desirable breeds in the world. With their sweet tempered nature, and their fierce loyalty, the Shar Pei puppy is one of the most ideal breeds for any family with children. The unusual appearance of the Shar Pei, with their large folds across the face and body, often conjures images of aggression, making the Shar Pei one of the most misunderstood dogs in history.

And yet, as sweet-tempered as this dog may be, it would seem that few have recognized its redeeming qualities. Once named the most rare dog breed in the world, the Shar Pei puppy has only gained recognition from the American Kennel Club since 1991. But happily, the Shar Pei puppy is slowly becoming more and more sought after, as more people realize that this gentle breed’s temperament more than makes up for its unusual appearance.

But, as more and more breeders turn their attentions to bringing Shar Pei puppies into the world, more and more people are finding themselves falling in love with the unusual looking breed. There are three different coat styles that you will find on the Shar Pei puppy.

Shar Pei puppies hate repetition, and are extraordinarily independent natured dogs. It is important to give your Shar Pei puppy plenty of time to do his own thing, and plenty of room to run.

If you are considering showing your new Shar Pei puppy, then you must understand that not all Shar Pei are alike. There are three different coat styles available, horse, brush and bear. But only the horse and brush coat dogs are considered show worthy. The bear coat Shar Pei puppy has such long fur, that it covers and hides the heavy folds of skin, which set this sweet dog apart from all others.

If you are looking to buy a Shar Pei puppy, then it is up to you to make certain that you only purchase your pup from a respectable breeder. You can easily find a good breeder by asking your local veterinarian to recommend one of the breeders that he or she deals with on a regular basis.

You can also get a specially formulated antihistamine for your Shar Pei puppy that will help to ward off these skin conditions. But the best way to avoid these health issues, is to only purchase your new Shar Pei puppy from a breeder with a long history of making certain their dogs are healthy, and do not practice incestuous breeding.

With the right amount of care, the Shar Pei puppy can provide you and your family with many years of enjoyable companionship. Owning a Shar Pei puppy is a great responsibility; but if you take proper care of them, the undying love and fierce loyalty you will be rewarded with makes that responsibility well worth the effort.

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Oct 21 2008

The Top Places To Find Shar Pei Puppies For Sale

by Melissa Coleman

The most ancient of all dogs, Shar Pei puppies have quickly gained a reputation within the last twenty years as being one of the most desired dogs for families everywhere. So many people now looking for Shar Pei puppies for sale has led to an uprising of dishonest breeders running puppy mills trying to fill the ever increasing demand for these sweet dogs.

But finding Shar Pei puppies for sale doesn’t have to be a difficult process. The important thing to remember is that not all breeders are cut from the same mold, and many have irresponsible breeding practices which can result in unhealthy dogs.

The first thing that one must remember when looking for Shar Pei puppies, is that a respectable breeder would never, ever place one of their Shar pie puppies for sale in a pet store, or in any other place where they would lose control over what kind of home their dogs were going to. Understanding this can help you to ensure that you only buy Shar Pei puppies from a quality breeder.

The reason why it is so important to never purchase any of the Shar Pei puppies for sale from a pet store is due to the fact that these pups almost always come from puppy mills. A puppy mill is nothing more than a puppy factory, in which the owners are mostly concerned with making as much money as possible off of their Shar Pei puppies. You can turn to any news channel and see the horror stories about the conditions in which these mills raise their dogs.

Puppy mill owners also often place Shar Pei puppies up for sale that have serious health conditions which are caused by despicable living conditions, and interbreeding of the same blood line. These puppies are then shipped off to pet stores where unsuspecting new pet owners take them home only to find that their new pet may be dying from negligence and maltreatment.

By getting a recommendation from your local vet, you can find a quality breeder with Shar Pei puppies for sale in your area. You may need to travel a bit to find a breeder, if there isn’t one local. But waiting to purchase any Shar Pei puppies from a quality breeder instead of a pet store can save you and your family quite a bit of heartache in the end.

So, in conclusion, just remember when you are looking for Shar Pei puppies for sale that not all breeders are created equal.

And if the breeder you are considering does nothing to ensure that his or her dog is going to a good home, by asking about the conditions in which the dog will be kept, then it is an almost certainty that they are running nothing more than a puppy mill and should be avoided at all costs. Doing so will help you to rest assured that you and the puppy you choose will have a long and happy life together.

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Oct 14 2008

Raising Your Shar Pei Puppy

by Melissa Coleman

The Shar Pei is an intelligent and playful breed that can also be headstrong at times with a stubborn streak. It is important to use persistence when training a Shar Pei pup since they are dominant and will run your house if you let them. By starting training early and being persistent you can establish yourself as the head of household.

However, you also need to take care of your Shar Pei pup in order to give them a long, healthy and happy life. The first thing you need to do when you get your Shar Pei pup is to have them vaccinated and then make sure you get their booster shots on the exact schedule that your veterinarian recommends so that your Shar Pei’s immunity against diseases can be kept up.

You will also want to check with your veterinarian about flea control products, heartworm preventative treatment and worming your dog. All these things will go a long way to keeping your Shar Pei pup healthy and happy.

Diet is another important part of taking care of your Shar Pei pup. Make sure you feed your Shar Pei pup a high-grade dog food. You should make sure the first ingredient of your dog food is meat. It should also have a crude protein level between twenty-two and twenty-six percent with a crude fat level that is no less than twenty percent. You should also make sure that you dog food doesn’t have a fiber content under four percent.

From a very early age it is important that you socialize your Shar Pei pup with children and any other pets in your household. The Shar Pei is very playful around children but they can also be aggressive when around other dogs. When you train your Shar Pei pup you should avoid using a sharp voice. Rather the Shar Pei does well with kind words and positive reinforcement, usually in the form of treats. However, because of their stubborn streak you still want to be firm when handling your Shar Pei pup.

Make sure you exercise your Shar Pei pup every day and keep them on a leash at all times in order to avoid conflicts with other dogs. At about ten weeks of age you might want to consider taking your Shar Pei pup to puppy kindergarten training classes. Remember though that when exercising in hot weather you should provide your Shar Pei pup with plenty of shade and water since they are extremely sensitive to heat.

You should brush your dog’s coat at least once a week with a bristle brush and several times a day during shedding. Give you Shar Pei pup a bath when necessary but don’t shampoo them too frequently as it makes them more susceptible to dry skin.

Bathing should be done no more frequently than once every two weeks. Regularly check your pup’s nails and trim them at least every two to four weeks. Start a nail-trimming schedule when your Shar Pei is still a puppy. Make sure you check and clean their ears with a cotton swab often to avoid ear problems.

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Oct 05 2008

Shar Pei Health

by Melissa Coleman

Shar Pei’s have a personality that is all their own just the same as they have health problems all their own. A Shar Pei faces several health problems due to the wrinkles in their skin such as ear infections, skin problems and eye problems. The best way to avoid health problems with your Shar Pei is to keep your regular appointments with a veterinarian.

It is a good idea to purchase an ear wash from your veterinarian and use it at least once a week. An ear wash will help to loosen the wax inside and further down the ear canal. You should also place a special salve in the ears at least once a month in order to prevent any ear infections.

You should purchase an ear wash from your veterinarian and use it at least once a week to keep your dogs ears clean. The ear wash will help to loosen all the earwax inside the ear including further down in the ear canal. At least once a month it is also a good idea to place a special salve in the ears to help prevent ear infections. It is important to get your dog to a veterinarian right away if you notice any signs of an ear infection. Getting medical attention for conditions such as ear infections as soon as possible is the key to keeping your dog healthy.

You know your Shar Pei is having eye problems when they begin pawing at their eyes. Because of the wrinkles in a Shar Pei’s skin they can have problems with the lids rolling inward. Sometimes the condition only affects the top or bottom lids, but occasionally the problem can affect both lids. You want to correct the problem with an operation as soon as possible otherwise this Shar Pei health problem can result in your dog going blind. For the Shar Pei the problem feels the same as having an eyelash stuck in your eye and everyone knows how irritating that can be.

The most common Shar Pei health problem is skin conditions. If your Shar Pei doesn’t have skin problems they are actually the rare dog of the breed compared to other Shar Pei’s. Sometimes skin problems can result from too much bathing. When you bathe your Shar Pei it is important to rinse them very well. To help with the itching you can use human Benedryl and it won’t harm the dog.

Another important part of the Shar Pei health is to look between the paws from time to time. You will know when your Shar Pei develops sore paws because they will start to lick their paws constantly. Your veterinarian can recommend an antibiotic salve that will get rid of the soreness between their paws without harming your dog in case they lick it.

Despite the many Shar Pei health problems the breed makes an excellent pet. There is less change of having your Shar Pei develop breed specific health problems if you get them from a reputable breeder.

It is important to carefully consider the puppy and the person you are getting them from before taking a Shar Pei into your household. If you have any concerns about your Shar Pei’s health then you should talk with your veterinarian who is trained to handle breed specific problems.

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Oct 05 2008

Tips For Shar Pei Care

by Melissa Coleman

Shar Pei’s have a personality that is all their own just the same as they have health problems all their own. A Shar Pei faces several health problems due to the wrinkles in their skin such as ear infections, skin problems and eye problems. The best way to avoid health problems with your Shar Pei is to keep your regular appointments with a veterinarian.

It is a good idea to purchase an ear wash from your veterinarian and use it at least once a week. An ear wash will help to loosen the wax inside and further down the ear canal. You should also place a special salve in the ears at least once a month in order to prevent any ear infections.

If you notice any signs of an ear infection it is important to get your dog to a veterinarian right away. The key to keeping your dog healthy is getting medical attention for conditions such as ear infections as soon as possible.

When your Shar Pei begins pawing at their eyes you know they have eye problems. The Shar Pei can have problems with the lids rolling in because of the wrinkles in their skin. Sometimes just the top or bottom lids are affected but in some cases both the lids can be affected. As soon as possible you want to correct this Shar Pei health problem with an operation otherwise your Shar Pei can eventually go blind. For your dog it feels the same as having an eyelash stuck in your eye and you know how painful that can be.

Skin conditions are the most common Shar Pei health problems. Your dog is actually rare compared to other Shar Pei’s if they don’t have skin problems. Occasionally too much bathing can results in skin problems. It is important that you rinse your Shar Pei very well after you bathe them. You can use human Benedryl in order to help with the itching and it won’t harm the dog.

Another important part of Shar Pei health is to check between their paws from time to time. Sometimes a Shar Pei can get sore paws and you will know this when your dog starts to constantly lick their paws. Your veterinarian can recommend an antibiotic salve that won’t harm your Shar Pei if they lick it. The antibiotic will also help to relieve the soreness between the paws.

The Shar Pei makes an excellent pet despite the numerous Shar Pei health problems. If you get your Shar Pei from a reputable breeder you have a better chance of avoiding breed specific health problems. Although getting a Shar Pei from a puppy mill or an unknown source could result in health problems.

It is important that you carefully consider both the puppy and the person you are getting the dog from before taking it into your household. If you have any concerns regarding your Shar Pei health you should talk with your veterinarian since they are trained to handle breed specific problems.

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