How much does a Shar Pei cost?
2000-4000 yuan
Currently, the price of pet-grade Shar-Pei puppies on the market is between 1,600-2,500 yuan, the price of purebred Shar-Pei puppies is between 2,500-4,500 yuan, and the price of competition-grade Shar-Pei puppies is more than 4,500 yuan. It is generally not recommended to buy a Shar-Pei that is too cheap.
The Shar-Pei, whose English name is SharPei, is produced in Dali Town, Nanhai, Guangdong, China. It is one of the world's famous fighting dog breeds. It gets its name because its hair is short and hard and feels rough, like sandpaper for polishing. It is a small and medium-sized mastiff breed dog that was once used as a "fighting dog".
The general height is 46 to 56 centimeters, the weight is about 22 to 27 kilograms, and the shape is square. Its body shape is unique: its head is like a hippopotamus, its mouth is like a tile tube, its triangular eyes, its tongue is blue, and its skin is full of wrinkles when it is young. Standard appearance: short back, petite body, head larger than body, black nose and dark blue tongue, deeper wrinkles on face and body, small and droopy ears. Coat quality and color: The hair is short and stiff, growing like a brush. The Shar-Pei appears to be melancholic, full of sadness and solemnity, but is actually very cheerful, lively, naughty and playful.
Shar-Pei dogs generally come in seven colors: black, earth, white, red, gray, cheese and chocolate. Originating in Dali Township, Nanhai County, Guangdong Province, it is named Shar-Pei because its hair is short and hard, and feels rough like sandpaper for polishing. Some people believe that the origin of this breed is the result of long-term selection and breeding by local residents after the Northern Pug arrived in Nanhai County, Guangdong. It has a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that traces of it have been found in calligraphy and paintings of the Han Dynasty. At that time, it may have been mainly used as a hunting dog to attack wild boars. However, some people believe that the dog’s ancestors are still unknown.
The temperament is very happy and gentle, very different from the "Chinese fighting dogs". When fighting with other dogs, it is the one who wins because the skin is loose and difficult to be bitten. Shar-Pei dogs are very independent and well-mannered. They prefer to be close to humans and bring endless joy to humans. It is currently one of the most precious breeds in the world. Everywhere the Shar-Pei goes, it attracts people's attention.
Shar-Pei dogs need an appropriate amount of bathing and should be bathed twice a week in summer and once a week in autumn. This dog should not be fed too much food to avoid being overweight and affecting its health. In addition, due to their special physiological structure, Shar-Pei dogs are very susceptible to entropion and rickets, so attention should be paid to their feeding and management. Shar-Pei dogs should pay attention to skin hygiene. Because they have many wrinkles and are prone to dermatosis, they should bathe frequently and spray some perfume appropriately to prevent body odor.
In life, Shar-Pei dogs eat little.It does not like exercise and spends most of its time in its own kennel, so it is very suitable for breeders in big cities or high-rise apartments. Due to the wrinkled appearance of the Shar Pei, it looks very serious, melancholy and sad. But in fact, the Shar-Pei has a very cheerful and lively personality, and is very indifferent to strangers, but is very friendly and kind to its owners or family members.
