Shar Pei is one of the most ancient and popular breeds in the world. Many folds throughout the body, an unusual cute and funny face make this dog recognizable at first sight. Now it has become fashionable to breed Shar Pei mixes. Moreover, crossing can be with any breed.
Nowadays it has become fashionable to breed Shar Pei mixes.
Where do mestizos come from?
Mixed breeds are dogs that are born by crossing parents of different breeds. Moreover, even if one of the dogs is of pure, elite blood, and the other does not represent any value in cynological circles, then the puppy born from such a tandem will be considered a mestizo. A representative of the fusion of several breeds will also be a mestizo. With any crossbreeding, the dog will be a hybrid outside the standards.
It is never possible to predict in advance what a puppy will be like.
He may inherit the appearance of one of his parents, or he may have characteristics of both to a greater or lesser extent. The character of the mestizo also remains a mystery to the last. It has already been proven that mestizos, whose ancestor was a small breed, are often very cowardly. A crossbreed with a large elite may be excessively aggressive and difficult to train. But the main percentage of mestizos often have a friendly disposition and flexible character. They are loyal and devoted no less than purebred parents and surprise with their sharp mind. On a note! The health of mestizos is always excellent.
As a rule, they do not inherit genetic diseases from their ancestors. Such dogs can have any color, sometimes even to the point of absurdity. Mestizos, who do not have obvious signs of admixture of any breed, are popularly called “mongrels.”
Half-breeds are much cheaper than titled parents. And puppies born from random crossing are given free of charge into good hands.
Half-breeds are much cheaper than titled ancestors
Similar breeds
There are several dog breeds that look very similar to the Shar Pei.
- Pug. These dogs have the same folds and curved tail. They differ only in their flattened muzzle and small size, which is only thirty centimeters. Color black, silver or apricot with a black mask. They are also smart and good companions.
- Bloodhound. This breed is very similar to the Shar Pei. Distinctive features are hanging ears and a straight tail. The coat color is black with yellow-brown spots, red-brown or solid bright red. The coat is hard and short. The character is good-natured and kind without aggression.
- English Mastiff. The drooping eyebrows on the eyes and everything else resembles a Shar Pei. But mastiffs are much larger. The height at the withers reaches seventy centimeters. The coat is thick and short, and can be brindle, silver, fawn, or apricot. Mastiffs are majestic, friendly and tolerant.
- English bulldog. This breed is not so graceful, but when you see the folds on the body of bulldogs, you immediately remember Shar-Peis. These dogs have short hair. Its color can be white, red, piebald. Bulldogs are lazy, do not tolerate loneliness well, are good friends, and smart.
In the photo there is a pug:
In the photo Bloodhound:
In the photo there is an English Mastiff:
In the photo there is an English bulldog:
Popular Shar Pei mixes
Among the mixed breeds of a Shar Pei with another breed of dog, there are those that are most often found among four-legged hybrids. Over the years, the accumulated information about such combinations provides a certain amount of knowledge about their characteristics.
German Shepherd mix
Shepherd and Shar Pei mixes can be found more often than others. In another way, such pets are called German Shar-Peis. The dog took the external characteristics from the Shar-Pei, but the color of his coat is like that of a shepherd. The puppies are short-haired and have a sickle-shaped tail. On a wide-muzzled head with folds, the ears are usually straight. The height reaches half a meter, the weight is about 20 kg. The dog is very smart, easily remembers commands, but is often wayward. Such an animal needs a firm hand from its owner. It has good security qualities.
With chow chow
One of the popular options is a cross between a Shar Pei and a Chow Chow. Such a bear cub with thick fur and numerous folds will not leave even the most severe dog owner indifferent. The dog is very friendly, loyal and independent. He is a good guard and a gentle nanny for children.
Important! The Shar Pei, which is a cross between the Chow Chow, and thanks to its thick fur, can easily be outdoors even in cold weather without the risk of catching a cold. This allows you to keep such pets in an outdoor enclosure.
A mixed breed of Shar Pei and Chow Chow looks like a bear cub with thick fur.
With Labrador
Shar Pei mixed with Labrador is one of the rare combinations. The main exterior of such a union will be borrowed from the Labradorite, although folds on the skin will be present. The advantage of a dog will be the complete exclusion of genetic diseases. In height it is somewhere between the two breeds. It is difficult to get an excellent guard dog in such a tandem, but it is a kind and faithful companion on any journey. The pet will give a piece of its love and devotion to each family member.
With a mongrel
Usually, a cross between a mongrel and a Shar Pei occurs by accident due to the owner’s oversight. From such a relationship, puppies are born with the appearance of a yard dog with almost no signs of belonging to a Shar Pei. Their character is unpredictable, because it is unknown who the ancestors of the mongrel were. It is impossible to predict the habits and disposition of such an animal.
The dog can be attentive or unpredictable, peaceful or aggressive. You need to be persistent and competent in raising your pet from the first months of life.
On a note! Such a mestizo, unlike other half-breeds, does not cost money.
With Stafford
The Staffordshire Terrier and the Shar Pei produce offspring that are more similar to the first parent, but as they grow older, this similarity becomes less noticeable. An affectionate and friendly baby can grow into an angry, aggressive dog. The mixture of Stafford and Shar Pei is reflected in the massive jaws with a death grip and well-developed body muscles. With a height of half a meter, such a mestizo can weigh 30 kg. The dog is often uncontrollable and therefore needs constant training.
Important! Before you get a Shar-Pei mix with a Staff Terrier, you need to weigh the pros and cons. A dog with a difficult character without good upbringing can pose a threat not only to others, but also to its owner.
Shar Pei mixed with Stafford has a difficult character
With husky
When the blood of a Shar-Pei and a Husky are mixed, an offspring is born that looks more like a sled dog with short hair and no undercoat. These eccentric, funny guys with bright blue eyes are absolutely devoid of aggression. They love everyone and everything. Pets adore children and happily participate in all children's pranks. They have a sharp mind and are able to understand a person by looking at them. To correct hyperactivity, good training will definitely not hurt such a darling.
The Shar-Pei-Husky mix has a sharp mind and a cheerful personality.
With a pit bull
Pitbull Shar Pei is a mixed breed, unpredictable both in character and in appearance. They can be of any height. The coat color ranges from black to sand, although the muzzle is always dark. The body is powerful with folds. From birth, the animal is willful and independent, and can show aggression and cruelty. If you do not pay due attention to education, such a dog will begin to control its owner.
Laika and Shar Pei
Laika and Shar Pei produce cute offspring. In appearance, it looks more like a husky, but with the color of a sharpei. Such mestizos have perfect vision and hearing. They are excellent watchdogs and faithful companions. This dog cannot live without movement, so it is more suitable for young and active owners.
This is interesting! Laika and Shar Pei mixes are often used as sled dogs.
With alabai
The fusion of the blood of the Alabai and Shar Pei gives a result that is more reminiscent of the Central Asian Shepherd Dog. From the Alabai the puppy will inherit large size, character and coat. And the Shar Pei will have traditional folds on its wide muzzle and small ears.
The character of such a pet is calm, not aggressive, which is a plus for such a large and menacing-looking dog. This dog is attentive and patient, he is ready to defend his home, but at the same time he will not bark and rush at people for no reason.
The mixed breed of Alabai and Shar Pei has a calm, non-aggressive character, he is a good guard
With a boxer
The Shar Pei Boxer is physically well built, has a powerful body and large ears. This is all that the mestizo got from the boxer. He took the rest of the data from the Shar Pei. Usually such a mixed breed has a solid color, but sometimes there are representatives with a white shirtfront on the chest. The pet's tail is docked in most cases.
Important! This dog is good-natured, loves children, is faithful and devoted. He is a good bodyguard for his master.
With a dachshund
Sharni is the name of a cross between a Shar Pei and a Dachshund. These are comical dogs with a long body and a funny long folded muzzle. The Sharni has strong, short legs and large floppy ears. The dog has a complex, stubborn character. If possible, he tries to defend his independence, and can be aggressive.
Mixed dachshund and shar pei called sharni
Will he be a labrador with lots of folds?
Is not a fact. The Shar Pei's specific appearance is due to hyaluronosis, a phenomenon in which much more hyaluronic acid accumulates between the collagen fibers than is required. Hyaluronic acid is synthesized through several enzymes, and the gene responsible for their synthesis is affected by a mutation in “folded dogs”. As a result, the skin grows more than necessary, and since the dog’s surface area is limited, it has to gather into folds.
Most likely, a hint of a similar appearance in a Shar Pei crossed with a Labrador will remain: owners of mixed breeds note characteristic “jowls” on the face. However, there won't be many wrinkles. A large number of folds is abnormal even for the Shar Pei themselves - the extreme type bred by some breeders, all covered with wrinkles, is considered a breed defect. A high density of folds provokes diseases, and in severe cases even disables the dog, so normally an adult dog should have only a few of them (mainly on the face).
The Labrador-Shar Pei mix will grow larger than the Shar Pei , but smaller than the average retriever . The color will be solid (solid), but it is difficult to say for sure what color it will be before the puppies are born.
Advantages and disadvantages of mestizos
Half-breeds, although they come from two different breeds and are considered outside the standard, also have a number of advantages:
- External data from different crossings turn out to be bright and extraordinary.
- Mestizos always have excellent health and no genetic diseases.
- Prices for mixed breeds are always an order of magnitude lower than for elite dogs.
On a note! The only disadvantage of half-breeds is the inability to see in advance what kind of character the ward will have. The merging of the gene pool of different breeds can produce an explosive mixture in a dog’s hole. And such a baby will not always be kind and obedient. There are also unbalanced specimens. Moreover, their character can change as they grow up, both in one direction and in the other.
When purchasing a mestizo of any breed, you should always remember that this is a lottery in everything: from appearance to character. Raising such a pet can sometimes be very difficult. The future owner of a mixed breed must have experience in education and training, show patience and care, affection and love for his pet. And then the comical baby will grow into a real protector and loyal friend.
Useful video
From the video you will learn what Shar-Pei mixed-breed puppies look like:
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Shar Pei is one of the most popular breeds of large dogs. There are a rich number of varieties from Chinese to Minipei.
And if for some reason you can’t get a purebred dog, then you can always get a mixed breed. There is also plenty to choose from, and mestizos are not inferior to purebreds in many respects.
Whom to choose
But is it really necessary to know the breed of your dog if these devoted eyes are looking at you?
The dog is ready to follow all your orders. It doesn't matter what color or size it is.
After all, the main thing is that she be your true friend. No one knows whether such mixtures of breeds will ever be recognized.
Now there are more and more organizations that create special clubs. They help owners properly raise their mestizo, as well as train him.
For a long time now, people abroad have treated mestizos as equals . They don't consider anyone better or worse.
Europeans began to approach this issue from a pragmatic side. Each purebred dog has its own shortcomings, and the mixed breed takes the best for itself.
