The Shar Pei breed
of dog has an uncertain history, but there are several guesstimates and suggestions
about their past and the reason for their current behaviors. Due to the fact that
they were the aim of the Chinese revolt, it is a miracle that they are still here
to bless our homes with their loyalty and protectiveness. It was only some centuries
ago that they were becoming extinct, and were once considered the rarest breed
of dog in the world, due to the fact that the governmental tyrant, Mao, who aimed
to ruin everything to do with the royal family including the Shar Pei.
Shar
Peis were at one point listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the rarest
dog in the world, forcing loyal readers of the annual edition to take pity in
the Shar Pei situation, and encouraged them to breed the dogs that were left and
make it so they were no longer extinct after several years. Fortunately, they
were saved and are available for making great pets and precious additions to a
family.
Despite the fact that they have evolved and changed slightly as
do most animals, they are still very similar to the original Shar Peis that were
discovered in China, and their behaviors are comparable to those of the predecessors.
Recent DNA discoveries have afforded scientists the opportunity to label Shar
Peis as one of the most ancient breeds of dog.
The Beginnings of a Shar
Pei
The Shar Pei was originally from Guangzhou province of China, and had
the reputation of being a fighting and guard dog for the royal family of Chinese
dynasties. While their loyal and devoted characteristics make them a wonderful
guard dog and family pet, they are not naturally built for fighting. It is said
that because Shar Peis have such a natural laid back and calm demeanor, their
breeders and owners were forced to administer drugs to them in order to get them
to fight.
This suggested that they were designed to be family and companion
dogs rather than fighting dogs, and from that point were most likely bred to maintain
their gentle nature. Because the act of fighting dogs is presently illegal, the
Shar Pei is no longer used for any sort of fighting, and they reside in many homes
as a loyal addition to numerous families.
Physical History of the Shar
Pei
While they are used as family pets now, many of their physical characteristics
support their original fighting purposes. One of these characteristics is their
extremely wrinkly and prickly skin and fur; it is difficult for their opponents
to grab and hold on to, giving them a defensive advantage. The face that so many
people find so adorable to look at, was once considered a deterrent from the other
dogs, as it appeared as a scowl and frightened their competitors.
Making
a Shar Pei Your Family Pet
The Shar Peis were once considered such a rare
breed that their value exceeded a reasonable price range, and it was only the
royal families that could afford them. Over time as their population increased
and they were no longer in danger of becoming extinct, their prices dropped, and
they became comparable to the price of that of any other purebred. The Shar
Pei temperament and their affordable prices make this dog a very common and
great family pet. Getting a Shar Pei guarantees a lifetime of loyalty, love and
protection.
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