Shar Pei is the original breed of a medium sized dog. Hoping for a long life of pets, breeders willingly buy puppies. And it depends on what kind of care they organize, what kind of food they choose to feed, how the requirements for optimal physical activity will be met.
About breed
Shar Pei is the fruit of the fantasy of ancient breeders from China. The Chinese are the people who consider dogs food. There are few breeds of dogs in the country, but one of them - Shar Pei appeared for a reason. She was taken out for driving cattle, protecting property and the life of the owner.
The dog has a purely working purpose, but it is difficult to believe in it because of its peculiar appearance. Criticism causes folds. Because of them, the pet looks vulnerable. The Chinese have conceived the skin not to grow like armor: while the enemy pulls the fold towards himself, the dog will regroup and fight back.
Shar Pei survived almost complete extermination and restoration in the second half of the 20th century with the acquisition of a standard and purebred line. Their weight is on average from 18 to 25 kg, and height - from 45 to 50 centimeters.
The dog has a strong constitution, a muzzle, like a hippopotamus, and the body is square.
Lifespan
Although Sharpey and attributed to the golden mean, but the heavy structure of the body affects their lives. They would be long-lived if they were slim. Sharpei live 10-12 years. Their life is short, but there is a legend about a long-lived dog who has lived for 17 years. Scientists do not refute it: the genotype as a result of restoration and mixing with other breeds keeps in itself an abundance of hereditary information. Boys live 2-3 years less than girls. How many years live Shar Pei, depends not only on his gender.
Breeding
Endurance and longevity is lower in purebred Shar-Pei. Because of the “clean” lines in the genotype, there are many homozygous manifestations. They will live only 10 years, and if among the distant ancestors were street mongrels, then longer.
The size
Much depends on the weight of the dog. The physiological processes occurring in the body are designed for medium height and size. If the dog weighs more, the systems and organs work under load and tension, respectively, age faster. If the weight is less than the average value, the pet will live longer due to a greater durability resource. Veterinarians consider this if the breeder is interested in the prediction of a pet's life.
Conditions of detention
At home, it is important to arrange proper care for sharpeis. Their lifespan depends on what they eat, as well as whether the breeder monitors their activity. With a competent approach to health and attentiveness to diseases, it will grow at times. Lifetime is not affected by the climate in the place of residence. The animal endures cold, heat and frequent temperature changes.
Depriving the pet of the street, the owner harms him. Because of this, his physical activity is reduced to zero.
Therefore, there is a prospect of death before 10-12 years. If, however, walking the dog, allowing her to run, barking, playing, swimming, she will live longer. But excessive load to anything, otherwise the body will not stand and quickly wear out.
Sexual Activity
Shar-Pei girl does not live long, if she often gives birth to many puppies. If you go to extremes and refuse intercourse, the outcome will be the same. Therefore, the breeder must find a "middle ground" in breeding.
Ways to prolong life
The key is to provide optimal care for sharpei. By organizing it, comply with the following recommendations:
- they go to the vet regularly, not skipping routine check-ups and recommended vaccinations;
- nutrition makes a balanced and high-quality, including in the diet ready-made food and ordinary food;
- provide sufficient physical activity for the pet;
- care for skin folds.
Do not overfeed dogs. If you feed Sharpey, without controlling the diet, they face obesity. Because of this, problems with the joints and the heart will arise. Excess weight leads to a one-third reduction in life.
Shar Pei is a companion dog, hunter and watchman. Care of him, though important, but to the forefront with a life expectancy comes the genotype. From what distant ancestors he had, it depends on how long he will live. The genotype changes if the nutrition is complete and physical activity is sufficient.. Socialization and training are also important in order to exclude aggression and deterioration in the general condition of the animal.
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