So it is going to be a Shar Pei after all and now comes the most important part of the process of getting your new pet, you have to compile a list of Shar Pei breeders to talk to. There are ways to eliminate certain breeders before you even get to talk to them and that is probably a good thing to do because this search is very important. You want all of the input you can get from qualified sources so that your time is spent talking to good candidates and not wasted talking to bad breeders.

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Regardless of your age of your dog many Shar Pei problems can be solved with training. However, as with most unique breeds such as the Shar Pei there are a large number of medical problems that the dog may be subject to as well. It is these Shar Pei problems that are the hardest for the owner to deal with.

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If you know of a Shar Pei that is being abused or has been abandoned then you must contact a local Shar Pei rescue centre and get that dog the help it needs as soon as possible. All you need to do is make a phone call but many people do not because they do not know what to expect from a Shar Pei rescue centre.

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An abused or abandoned Shar Pei deserves help and a chance at a better life and the way you can help when you see an abused or abandoned Shar Pei is to call the local Shar Pei rescue. Sometimes that is not a phone number you can just look up in the phone book but there are other resources you can use, and should use, to make sure that the poor defenseless little dog gets the help it needs from the qualified people that provide it.

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The Shar Pei breed of dog is something that has been around for a long time but has taken many American breeders and breeding organizations many years to recognize. The American Kennel Club did not recognize it as a breed until the early 1990’s and for many years the Shar Pei was considered the rarest dog breed on the planet.

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With heavy lidded eyes the Shar Pei puppy offers love and fierce loyalty, to any dog lover, which is backed by centuries of breeding. This most ancient of all dog breeds has gained in popularity here in the States over the last twenty years, and was even granted official recognition by the American Kennel Club in 1991. Since then, more and more people are coming to realize that there is so much more this dog, than just the heavy wrinkles, which are characteristic of the breed.

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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.

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Although the Shar Pei can be headstrong at times and have a stubborn streak, as they are also intelligent and playful. When training a Shar Pei pup it is important to have persistence since they are dominant and will try to run your house if they are able. You can establish yourself as head of household by starting training early and being persistent.

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DNA evidence has established that Shar Pei dogs are among the oldest dog breeds in the world. The breed has survived all manner of hardships. Originating in the Guangdong Province of China, Shar Pei dogs were originally bred for dog fighting, as their loose skin and small ears makes it difficult for other dogs to bite them in fights.

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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.

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