Chinese Shar-Pei
HundMittelGewicht 16–25 kgLebenserwartung 8–12 J.
The wrinkled ancient Chinese breed — skin fold infections, familial Shar-Pei fever (FSF) and entropion are the three signature issues.
Wesen: Calm and independent, loyal to family, wary of strange dogs
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
Skin fold infection / demodicosis
Open and dry the deep folds regularly
Hoch
Familial Shar-Pei fever (FSF)
Recurrent fever + swollen hocks needs specialist care
Hoch
Entropion
Lashes rub the cornea — usually needs surgery
Häufig
Mild brachycephalic airway issues
Some individuals have narrow nasal passages
Beobachten
Hypothyroidism
Mid-life weight gain + hair loss warrants testing
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Eye exam (annual)
- #2Skin exam (every visit)
- #3FSF work-up at fever episodes
🍚 Ernährung
Low-allergen diets help the skin; avoid excess weight deepening the folds.
🛁 Tagespflege
Clean and dry folds daily; inspect inside the wrinkles; protect from heat.
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