"the age of 9 months and death by 16 months. Affected female dogs have protein in the urine and a failure to gain a normal amount of weight, but are usually otherwise normal. Shar Peis can be affected by glomerular amyloidosis caused by deposition of amyloid in the kidney and occurs secondary to Shar Pei fever. It progresses to renal failure by the age of six years. Shih Tzus have a type of renal dysplasia characterized by persistence of the fetal glomeruli. The predominating signs are of chronic renal failure. Severely affected dogs only live for a few months. The"
"World Records"". Although the Shar Pei has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th century, the American Kennel Club recognized it as their 134th breed only in 1992. Small, triangle ears, and a high-set tail also give the Shar Pei a unique look. For show standard, ""the tail is thick and round at the base, tapering to a fine point"" (AKC standard February 28, 1998). As puppies, Shar pei are a lot more wrinkly than adults and, although some adults can be wrinklier than their puppy self, an adult pei"
"compact size makes this a versatile pet suited to a wide variety of lifestyles."" Currently this breed is not classified as its own separate breed by the American Kennel Club. Miniature Shar Pei can be registered as a Chinese Shar Pei with the American Kennel Club but must have the litter registered with the AKC by the breeder. This breed goes back to around 200 BC in China where it was a cross of relatives to the chow chow, mastiff, terrier, and bulldog. Over the years this breed became larger as the mastiff influence began to come out. What many"
"of the litter, to create a smaller specimen. The appearance and shape of the breed can be described as broad and square in proportion to height and body length. Their physical attributes are much the same as their larger brethren having a large head, wide padded muzzle, highly set ears, blue black tongue, with wrinkled head, neck and shoulders. The height of a Miniature Shar Pei does not exceed 17 inches high at the withers; over 17 inches is a disqualification and does not meet the breed standard. In terms of weight, they range from 25 to 45lbs. The coat"
"In Australia, more than 8 in 10 Shar Peis require surgery to correct eye problems, contributing to them being the most expensive breed to insure. The Shar-Pei is also prone to chronic yeast infections in its ears. This is due to tight inner ear structure with a wrinkled appearance, making cleaning very difficult; exacerbated by the tight ""flap"" that the ear creates over the canal, promoting a moist environment. Vitamin B deficiency is a common problem in the Shar Pei and is suspected to be hereditary. The Shar Pei has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence"
"reflects a traditional type Chinese Shar-pei, commonly referred to as the ""bone-mouth"" in the Chinese canine world. For reason and process of decision not clearly understood, FCI changed this original standard (Nr.309/1994) to another version on August 9, 1999 (hereafter referred to as Nr.309/1999) which is basically similar to the American Kennel Club standard for Shar-pei. This is the standard for Western ""meat-mouth"" type Shar-pei. In Hong Kong, the recommendation presented to FCI by Hong Kong Kennel Club was the result of consensus reached after numerous meetings organized by theheig Sharpei Club Hong Kong. Members to this club in those"
"or Dailet), Nanhai District (Namhoi City), Guangdong Province, because of its muzzle type. Chinese breeders tended to regard the meat-mouth Shar-Pei as a later development of breeding in western countries. A key breed standard of the traditional bone-mouth is that of the Sharpei Club of Hong Kong – a standard formerly known as FCI 309/1994. FCI initially adopted Standard Nr.309 on 25 January 1994 (hereafter referred to as Nr.309/1994) based on recommendation from the Hong Kong Kennel Club. In this original standard, it clearly stated that Shar-pei has its origin in China and its ""Patronage- Hong Kong"". This standard clearly"
"in this breed and if not treated can lead to Amyloidosis resulting in Kidney Failure. Other than these few issues the breed tends to be relatively healthy requiring only routine visits to the vet. Over the past few years the Miniature Shar Pei breed has grown in popularity. The miniature size that has created this gain and which differentiates this breed from the larger standard Shar Pei, comes from a recessive gene found in its DNA. According to the Miniature Shar Pei Club of America ""This breed is being developed to provide a small, unique, intelligent family companion. Its sturdy,"
"found in the actual FCI Standard. 19 to 23 inch at withers (48.3 to 58.4 cm). Compared with actual FCI Standard is this much more in height for traditional bone-mouth Shar-Pei. 40 to 65 lbs. (18 kg to 29.5 kg). The actual FCI standard has no weight specified, but we have to see that it is a big difference to see a Shar-Pei with 25 kg of weight and 20 inch of height or a bone-mouth Shar-Pei with 25 kg of weight and 23 inch of height. Tongue and gum have to be preferably bluish-black, pink and spotted tongue and"
"should have wrinkles mostly on the face, a few on their shoulder and at the base of the tail. The Shar Pei's pigmentation resembles the Chow Chow as they have been crossed before, probably giving them the same blue-black tongue. There are over sixteen recognized colors in the AKC standard. The coat must be solid in color, and any Shar-Pei with a ""flowered coat"" (spotted) or black and tan in coloration (i.e. Rottweiler) is a disqualification. Colors include black, blue, cream, fawn, red-fawn, red, sable, apricot, chocolate, and isabella. The nose may be black or brick (pink with black), with"
"Shar Pei fever Shar Pei fever (also called familial Shar Pei fever or FSF) is a condition seen in Shar Pei characterized by recurring fever and swelling of the hocks. It is similar to familial Mediterranean fever in humans. The cause is unknown, but it is thought to be inherited. Shar Pei fever can result in renal and liver failure through accumulation of amyloid in those organs (amyloidosis). Affected Shar Pei have an elevated level of interleukin 6, and this leads to an accumulation of acute phase proteins in the body during the fevers. The acute phase proteins are broken"
"in length, broad from the eyes but narrowing slightly towards the nose. The shape of the mouth when viewed from top should either be in the shape of a roundish roof tile commonly known as ""Roof Tile Mouth"" or with a wide jaw in the shape of a toad’s mouth, known as ""Toad Mouth"". A most distinctive feature of traditional Shar-pei. Top of muzzle is curved like a roof tile. No padded or bulge on top. Snipy muzzle is not a fault as in FCI Standard, only less preferred over broader muzzle. Small, thick, equilaterally triangular in shape, slightly rounded"
"in the organs, most often in the kidneys or liver, leading eventually to renal failure. The disease is associated with the western type and it is estimated that 23% are affected. The Australian breed standard was changed in 2009 to discourage breeding for heavy wrinkling. A common problem is a painful eye condition, entropion, in which the eyelashes curl inward, irritating the eye. Untreated, it can cause blindness. This condition can be fixed by surgery (""tacking"" the eyelids up so they will not roll onto the eyeball for puppies or surgically removing extra skin in adolescent and older Shar Pei)."
"that tongue colour. However, the blue-black/purple tongue can also be found on the Shar Pei. This is not to say that every mixed breed dog with spots of purple on the tongue is descended from Chow Chow, as purple spots on the tongue can be found on other purebred dogs. Most commonly kept as pets, Chow Chows tend to display discernment of strangers and can become fiercely protective of their owners and property. The American Kennel Club standards, however, consider an all-too aggressive or all-too timid Chow Chow to be unacceptable. For that reason, some owners have attributed a cat-like"
"short-lived rash that can develop on the skin that has been in contact with the coat, most common on the forearms. Any coat longer than one inch at the withers is called a ""bear coat"" and is not considered breed standard, as it occurs only when both the male and female carry recessive coat genes. This coat length resembles the coat of the Chow Chow and was probably inherited from the chows. The personality of the bear coat is very much like that of a brush coat. The traditional Shar Pei that is most popular in China is more faithful"
"in Shar Peis and many other breeds, progressive retinal atrophy, inherited in many breeds, deafness, and epilepsy, known to be inherited in Belgian Shepherd Dogs, German Shepherd Dogs, Cocker Spaniels, and St. Bernards. Subaortic stenosis, or SAS, is a genetic ailment that causes a narrowing of the passage of blood between the heart and the aorta. This leads to heart problems and sometimes sudden death. It affects larger breeds such as the Newfoundland Dog and the Golden Retriever. In some dogs, such as collies, the blue merle or harlequin coloring is actually the heterozygote of a partially recessive gene preventing"
"down to form type AA amyloid, which deposits in the kidneys and less so in the liver, spleen, and gastrointestinal tract. This eventually leads to kidney or liver failure by the age of six years. The symptoms of Shar Pei fever include fever, swelling, and pain in the hocks that usually resolves within two days. The swelling in the hocks is easily recognizable—the hock will resemble a flaccid waterballoon, rather than stiff swelling following a sprain or break. The symptoms can be treated with NSAIDs such as carprofen. Kidney and liver failure cannot be treated except by the conventional manner"
"Kuchi dog The Kuchi or Afghan Shepherd dog is an Afghan livestock guardian dog, taking its name from the Kuchi people of Afghanistan. It is a working dog following the nomads, protecting caravans and flocks of sheep, goats, camels and other livestock from wolves, big cats and thieves. It is sometimes known as just a local variant of the Central Asian Shepherd Dog and its status as a distinct breed is disputable. Sage Kuchi or Sage Jangi is the standard Persian name, and the Pashto name is De Kochyano Spai or Jangi Spai, meaning ""Dog of the nomads"" and ""Fighter"
"pet, receiving food, and driving fish into the family net and warding off danger. Like all aumakua it had evil uses such as helping kill enemies. The ruling chiefs typically forbade such sorcery. Many Native Hawaiian families claim such an aumakua, who is known by name to the whole community. Kamohoali'i is the best known and revered of the shark gods, he was the older and favored brother of Pele, and helped and journeyed with her to Hawaii. He was able to assume all human and fish forms. A summit cliff on the crater of Kilauea is one of his"
"pony and the Shetland sheep, the Shetland Sheepdog is a hardy but diminutive breed, developed to thrive amidst the harsh and meagre conditions of its native islands. While the Sheltie still excels at herding, today it is also raised as a farm dog and family pet. The Shetland Sheepdog's origins are obscure but the Sheltie is not a direct descendant of the Collie. Rather, the Sheltie is a descendant of small specimens of the Scottish Collie and the King Charles Spaniel. They were originally a small mixed-breed dog, often only about 8 inches to 12 inches in height at the"
"Indian pariah dog The Indian pariah dog or Indian native dog (""Canis lupus familiaris"") is the aboriginal landrace of the Indian sub-continent. Often erroneously used to refer to all urban Indian street dogs, some free-ranging dogs in India do not match the ""pariah type"" and may not be pure indigenous dogs but mixed breeds, especially around locations where European colonists historically settled in India, due to admixtures of European dog breeds. From the Anglo-Indian word ""pye"" or ""paë"" and Hindi ""pāhī"" meaning 'outsider', it is sometimes referred to as the pye-dog (also spelt ""pie"" or ""pi""), the Indian native dog."
"Sheep Domestic sheep (""Ovis aries"") are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Like most ruminants, sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Although the name sheep applies to many species in the genus ""Ovis"", in everyday usage it almost always refers to ""Ovis aries"". Numbering a little over one billion, domestic sheep are also the most numerous species of sheep. An adult female sheep is referred to as a ""ewe"" (), an intact male as a ""ram"" or occasionally a ""tup"", a castrated male as a ""wether"", and a younger sheep as a ""lamb"". Sheep are"
"the breed standard for the Pumi in 2015. There is an active breed club, and, as of December 2017, about 100 UK registrations. Pumi dog The Pumi (in Hungarian, the plural form is ""pumik"") is a medium-small breed of sheep dog from Hungary. They are versatile stock dogs equally adept at gathering, driving and keeping stock under control. They have a long head with semi-erect ears, a whimsical expression, and a tail that forms a circle over the back. The coat (black, white, grey, or fawn) is a combination of wavy and curly hair forming curls all over the body."
"Cape hare The Cape hare (""Lepus capensis""), also called desert hare, is a hare native to Africa and Arabia extending into India. The Cape hare is a typical hare, with well-developed legs for leaping and running, and large eyes and ears to look for threats from its environment. Usually, a white ring surrounds the eye. It has a fine, soft coat which varies in colour from light brown to reddish to sandy grey. Unusually among mammals, the female is larger than the male, an example of sexual dimorphism. It inhabits macchia-type vegetation, grassland, bushveld, the Sahara Desert and semi-desert areas."
"sicher weiden"") and Pink Floyd's ""Sheep"", and poems like William Blake's ""The Lamb"". Sheep Domestic sheep (""Ovis aries"") are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Like most ruminants, sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Although the name sheep applies to many species in the genus ""Ovis"", in everyday usage it almost always refers to ""Ovis aries"". Numbering a little over one billion, domestic sheep are also the most numerous species of sheep. An adult female sheep is referred to as a ""ewe"" (), an intact male as a ""ram"" or occasionally a ""tup"", a castrated"
"progress and there is an increased interest in people living in rural areas, with large open farms, on this dog variety. Chippiparai The Chippiparai is a sighthound breed of dog from the south of India. Thought to be a descendant of the Saluki or Sloughi, today it is found in the area around Periyar Lake. It is used primarily for hunting wild boar, deer and hare. It is also used for guarding the home. Bred by royal families in Chippiparai in Virudhunagar district Tamil Nadu, it was kept as a symbol of royalty and dignity mostly in Tirunelveli and Madurai"
"and held high when excited. Indian pariah dog The Indian pariah dog or Indian native dog (""Canis lupus familiaris"") is the aboriginal landrace of the Indian sub-continent. Often erroneously used to refer to all urban Indian street dogs, some free-ranging dogs in India do not match the ""pariah type"" and may not be pure indigenous dogs but mixed breeds, especially around locations where European colonists historically settled in India, due to admixtures of European dog breeds. From the Anglo-Indian word ""pye"" or ""paë"" and Hindi ""pāhī"" meaning 'outsider', it is sometimes referred to as the pye-dog (also spelt ""pie"" or"
"Kuchi dog has natural guarding instincts that are not for the show ring as purely working lines. Kuchi dog The Kuchi or Afghan Shepherd dog is an Afghan livestock guardian dog, taking its name from the Kuchi people of Afghanistan. It is a working dog following the nomads, protecting caravans and flocks of sheep, goats, camels and other livestock from wolves, big cats and thieves. It is sometimes known as just a local variant of the Central Asian Shepherd Dog and its status as a distinct breed is disputable. Sage Kuchi or Sage Jangi is the standard Persian name, and"
"Chadian wild dog The Chad wild dog (""Lycaon pictus sharicus""), also known as the Shari River hunting dog, the Saharan wild dog or the Central African wild dog, is a subspecies of the African wild dog native to Central Africa. It is possibly extinct in the northern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Due to poor populations in Central Africa, the Chad wild dog is critically endangered and is close to extinction. In the Central African Republic, the Chad wild dogs currently live in only one protected area, the Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park. The Chad wild dog was first described"
"Current research is underway to find the genetic marker for cerebellar abiotrophy in the breed. Australian Kelpie The Australian Kelpie, or simply Kelpie, is an Australian sheep dog successful at mustering and droving with little or no guidance. It is a medium-sized dog and comes in a variety of colours. The Kelpie has been exported throughout the world and is used to muster livestock, primarily sheep, cattle and goats. The breed has been separated into two distinct varieties: the Show (or Bench) Kelpie and the Working Kelpie. The Show Kelpie is seen at conformation dog shows in some countries and"
"white markings. While the Kangal Shepherd Dog is often referred to as a sheep dog, it is not a herding dog, but rather a flock guardian that lives with the flock of sheep to actively fend off predators of all sizes. Typically used as protection against wolves, bears, and jackals in its native Turkey, the breed has been exported to African countries like Namibia and Kenya in more recent years due to its intimidating size and capabilities as an effective guardian, where it successfully protects local herds from lions, cheetahs, and similar indigenous big cats, which has had the benefit"
"and tusk-like, much like a wolf's. There are three main regional types recognized, belonging to one of two body types of dogs – the lion type and the tiger type. Those are determined depending on the build and the motor characteristics. The Kuchi dogs can roughly be divided into three types: the Mountain-type, the Steppe-type, and the Desert-type. Another way to classify the Kuchi dog could be according to a lion-type (""Djence Sheri""), or a tiger-type (""Djence Palangi""). This division applies mostly to the desert-type dogs, but it is important to keep in mind that each of the regional variants"
"obedience, and agility. This dog is good with, and protective of, children with whom they were brought up. Pyr Sheps are ""one-man"" dogs, attached and dedicated to their owners, with a desire to follow them around the house to help with daily chores. They sense every mood and often seem to be able to read their masters' minds, as they are constantly watchful. Because of this, they are extremely trainable. Their natural wariness, while valuable in a herding dog which might need to alert their shepherd of strange animals or people, combined with their herding bossiness, can lead to shyness"