Chow Pei Dog Breed

The Chow-Pei makes an excellent watchdog and guard dog. They are definitely not for first-time dog owners, and even people who have basic dog experience may not be ready for a Chow-Pei. They are recommended primarily for people experienced with Chow Chows or Shar-Peis. Still, they are great family dogs for the right people.

Here are some traits you should know about the Chow-Pei:

PROS

• Great watchdog
• Barks very little
• Extremely calm
• remarkably smart
• Low to no doggy odor
• Deals well with solitude
• Bonds very closely with one person
• Plays well with kids once socialized

CONS

• Difficult to train
• Not hypoallergenic
• Likes to roam a lot
• High grooming needs
• Can be very stubborn
• Low tolerance to heat
• Tendency to chase cats
• Very slow to accept new friends
• Sheds a lot once or twice yearly
• Not for first-time or inexperienced dog owners
• Can be very expensive to adopt and maintain
• Needs to be exercised regularly and frequently
• Requires a lot of patience and constant socialization
• Must be trained as a very young pup and throughout life

The Chow-Pei is a calm, regal, and industrious dog that can at turns be discerning in what work he will do and what behavior he will tolerate. These dogs are extremely vigilant and independent, and they tend to recognize only the most confident trainers and masters. They have the potential to be aggressive, but if they are feeling stubborn, they tend to simply refuse to do what is demanded.

They are very intelligent, and they will require a great amount of mental stimulation to not be bored. They train well enough with the right person. They possess a dignity that they won't allow to be degraded. They don't get upset easily as they are able to assess situations.

As puppies, Chow-Peis may want to nip and bite at your heels and engage in mouth play. This must be firmly yet patiently curbed immediately and at all times, for this habit can be dangerous when they are fully grown. These dogs are affectionate and loyal, but they are also extremely domineering.

These have a calm demeanor, but Chow-Peis need a lot of exercise and for many reasons: health, temperament, and training. They aren't typically active dogs, and if allowed to be lazy, they will be so. Long daily walks, closely supervised trips to the dog park and a large yard for them to romp in is essential.

Chow-Peis tend to be very healthy hybrid dogs that come from generally healthy breeds. They are very big dogs, however, and all big dogs can develop certain problems. There is also diet, which for these dogs should be carefully managed. Their parent breeds have long been pampered, and these crossbred dogs may develop allergies and other food-related issues if not properly fed. Most Chow-Peis inherit the extreme face-wrinkles of their Shar-Pei parent, and this requires constant monitoring and careful grooming to prevent infections and other concerns.

Here are some of the health issues you should watch out for with your Chow-Pei:

• Bloat
• Entropion
• Eye problems
• Food allergies
• Hypothyroidism
• Joint dysplasia
• Patellar luxation
• Facial infections

The typical life expectancy for Chow-Peis is 10 to 15 years.