Doggy Mentor

No single breed of shar pei grew and became popular in China. In fact, it can be said that the breeding of the wrinkly and blue-tongued toughie dog breed varied according to the Chinese regions. Therefore, in central China where herding and farming were top social concerns, sharpeis were renowned for their herding abilities and ratting skill that resembled those of terriers.

In the upper regions of China, where smaller communities battled winters in far flung outposts, the shar pei was a level-headed animal not given to sounding out. These qualities were essential for an animal that will need to share long hours with its family in a cramped space.

But at this point, those who are expecting the origins of the game fighter shar pei to be discussed will be disappointment. In fact, fighting is one of the qualities of this dog that has been discussed out of proportion. This further implies that there seems to be not much sense in arguing for the preservation of the fighting quality, which history may show to be essentially unsubstantiated at all!

Before we end, it may help to talk a bit about the three classifications of shar pei according to coat: All shar pei are sure to benefit from dog training, but the horsecoat will need it the most through early socialization with children, strangers, and even animals. Without early training, the horse coat type is capable of maturing into an obstinate, strong-willed, and highly territorial dog that is at risk developing more temperament issues.

The brushcoat type is the second most important coat type, and it is capable of maturing into a robust, powerful dog. This alone is overwhelming reason for the dog to have early socialization and shar pei training! The brushcoat is not as interested in the physical interests of the horsecoat, and would rather spend the better portion of the day lazing indoors. In general, the brushcoat exhibits a strong will, stubbornness and territorial instincts to a lesser extent compared to other coat types.

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