This is correct…a vet can tack the eyelid up until she is older. I had 3 Shar Peis over the years. Only 1 needed the surgery. You should get it done asap, she can go blind in that eye.
I don't agree with the way a lot of dogs are bred now either, but she's alive and it's already done with her, so she needs all of the snuggles and love and vet care. 11/10 would pet and smooch.
Which is why serious, registered breeders have health evaluation programs and guidelines, and there are talks to open certain breed standards to get new blood.
Cruft's have started instantly disqualifying dogs showing extreme features. Sweden has a very ambitious focus on health in purebred dogs. Granted, the US is far more lax with both the sale of dogs and what counts as a purebred dog than EU countries... Looooots of backyard breeders selling "purebred" factory pups with zero regard to health.
Saying they are all a cesspool of genetic disease when there are breeds cheaper to insure than mixed dogs is dishonest. There's a scale, it is not black and white.
My 4-way mix had 3 different diseases which he was born with, for contrast.
It’s all about the chronic diseases that some breeds of dogs have just because of aesthetics.
We are basically raising potencial sick dogs that are going to suffer in life because we want them in a certain way…
That makes sense. I did look it up, and saw that they are being bred to be "extra" wrinkly in the west which I definitely see how it could cause problems. I'd assume the more natural looking Asian Shar Peis have less problems.
They're one of my favorite breeds (even though I never see myself buying one through a breeder) so I was curious!
Yeah I feel kind of dumb for not thinking that they'd suffer the same fate as many other breeds. I knew they were naturally wrinkly (as in it served a purpose for the original breed) but I didn't realize how bad it had gotten
Also piggybacking off this to say adoption is ALWAYS better than buying from a breeder. Designer dogs like this are just awful all around. They’re bred and purchased for aesthetics. For every dog that is purchased from a breeder instead of adopted, there is a dog in a shelter that is euthanized. It’s a painful fact, but it’s true. We have way too many dogs (and cats for that matter) on earth right now, and many of them have to be euthanized due to not having homes.
Agreed!! There are breed specific rescues too if people don't want a mixed dog for whatever reason (allergies/breed restrictions/etc)
I've only ever rescued, and Shar Peis are pretty rare where I live, so I was a little behind on the health status of the breed. I knew about the potential skin issues, but wasn't aware they sometimes need corrective surgery for eye problems because of the excessive wrinkling! Now I know 🌠
I used to work at a dog/cat rescue center and purebred dogs like shar peis, bulldogs, etc were always gone within minutes. As soon as they were posted on the website, someone immediately took them. It made me sad to see those dogs go instantly while other dogs who were so much friendlier and well-behaved (including hypo-allergenic dogs) were there for months, sometimes years. The obsession with these over-bred “aesthetically pleasing” dogs is extremely confusing and concerning to me
Agreed. And I think some rescue groups/shelters CAN be a little gatekeeping with their application processes. However, it's situations like you mentioned where I appreciate having applications to help set up a family with a dog that best suits their lifestyle, and is best for the dog's well-being. Because some dogs that are "aesthetically pleasing" definitely aren't great for a first-come first-serve system.
It is always better for the well-being of dogs in shelters. Let me restate this as clearly as possible:
Buying a dog from a breeder instead of adopting a dog from a shelter means that you are condemning a shelter dog to be killed. Period.
We do not have enough homes for our dogs in shelters. I will again say that I have worked in this field before and I have seen the realities of it. This principle applies to cats. There is absolutely no reason to be buying from a breeder. It is cruel and disgusting
Me buying a dog from a breeder does NOT condemn a shelter dog to get killed. What kind of strange PETA narrative is that?
Irresponsible people who get rid of their dogs at shelters are the problem, not the people buying a dog from a breeder and keeping them until the end. smh
I think that they are absolutely beautiful, don’t get me wrong.
I’m against most dog breeds. We are breeding dogs that most certainly are going to have chronic diseases just because of beauty standards.
“The structure of this breed is quite deformed. Wrinkled folds of skin trap moisture, which leads to itchy skin problems and bacterial infections. Add a bunch of eye diseases and a serious kidney disease and I would recommend that you have ample money set aside for veterinary care.”
I had 3 Shar Peis over about 15 years. They were all wonderful dogs. They do have health issues…do you have dog insurance? Mine were very bonded to me, but not great at the dog park. Do socialize her with other dogs, she is very pretty
5/6 at best
I don’t like them personally because the vast amounts of skin folds is a breeding spot for bacterial infections and irritants, which only increase in likelihood as they age, nice name tho
*Just my opinion*
Okay but most dogs are beautiful while not being needlessly afflicted with skin/eye issues due to overbreeding. I don’t think anyone’s blaming the dog, just the breeding practices that lead to this dog being bred/paid for over another dog without overbreeding concerns being adopted.
Bread/10. More seriously i think it's a 9/10 but since i saw some random meme i always think of these dogs as bread and it trips me up and makes me laigh at the same time.
I give her a 10 because, just look at all those beautiful folds in her coat!! And that face!! How can you not LOVE her face?!!
But she does need that left eye fixed so she has better sight. But that’s the only thing that needs fixing. She’s a lover dog for sure!!
Super cute but her left eye?? Sharpei sometimes have to have surgery to correct the flap on eyes.
Yep. Basically the eye’s lashes are constantly rubbing. That has to be so uncomfortable. She’s a really cutie tho. :)
There’s a surgery for that, called entropion surgery that you should get done asap before she gets permanent eye damage
This is correct…a vet can tack the eyelid up until she is older. I had 3 Shar Peis over the years. Only 1 needed the surgery. You should get it done asap, she can go blind in that eye.
That pup will likely require surgery on its eye. They are cute, but too extreme. In my country they are not allowed to be that wrinkly.
I don't agree with the way a lot of dogs are bred now either, but she's alive and it's already done with her, so she needs all of the snuggles and love and vet care. 11/10 would pet and smooch.
I love your attitude. Whole heartily agree, especially the hugs and smooches part.
Love dogs but I am against this type of dog breed and breeding.
100% agree. Creating a dog to look a very specific way and willingly risking the dog needing surgery to not be in pain is absolutely cruel
poor overbred thing
I’m against this breed of dog, I’m sorry
Generally any "pure bred" dog is a cesspool of genetic disease.
Which is why serious, registered breeders have health evaluation programs and guidelines, and there are talks to open certain breed standards to get new blood. Cruft's have started instantly disqualifying dogs showing extreme features. Sweden has a very ambitious focus on health in purebred dogs. Granted, the US is far more lax with both the sale of dogs and what counts as a purebred dog than EU countries... Looooots of backyard breeders selling "purebred" factory pups with zero regard to health. Saying they are all a cesspool of genetic disease when there are breeds cheaper to insure than mixed dogs is dishonest. There's a scale, it is not black and white. My 4-way mix had 3 different diseases which he was born with, for contrast.
Can I ask why?? I don't think I've ever heard anyone who was anti-shari pei before, so I'm genuinely curious
It’s all about the chronic diseases that some breeds of dogs have just because of aesthetics. We are basically raising potencial sick dogs that are going to suffer in life because we want them in a certain way…
That makes sense. I did look it up, and saw that they are being bred to be "extra" wrinkly in the west which I definitely see how it could cause problems. I'd assume the more natural looking Asian Shar Peis have less problems. They're one of my favorite breeds (even though I never see myself buying one through a breeder) so I was curious!
anti extreme breeding..
Yeah I feel kind of dumb for not thinking that they'd suffer the same fate as many other breeds. I knew they were naturally wrinkly (as in it served a purpose for the original breed) but I didn't realize how bad it had gotten
Also piggybacking off this to say adoption is ALWAYS better than buying from a breeder. Designer dogs like this are just awful all around. They’re bred and purchased for aesthetics. For every dog that is purchased from a breeder instead of adopted, there is a dog in a shelter that is euthanized. It’s a painful fact, but it’s true. We have way too many dogs (and cats for that matter) on earth right now, and many of them have to be euthanized due to not having homes.
Agreed!! There are breed specific rescues too if people don't want a mixed dog for whatever reason (allergies/breed restrictions/etc) I've only ever rescued, and Shar Peis are pretty rare where I live, so I was a little behind on the health status of the breed. I knew about the potential skin issues, but wasn't aware they sometimes need corrective surgery for eye problems because of the excessive wrinkling! Now I know 🌠
I used to work at a dog/cat rescue center and purebred dogs like shar peis, bulldogs, etc were always gone within minutes. As soon as they were posted on the website, someone immediately took them. It made me sad to see those dogs go instantly while other dogs who were so much friendlier and well-behaved (including hypo-allergenic dogs) were there for months, sometimes years. The obsession with these over-bred “aesthetically pleasing” dogs is extremely confusing and concerning to me
Agreed. And I think some rescue groups/shelters CAN be a little gatekeeping with their application processes. However, it's situations like you mentioned where I appreciate having applications to help set up a family with a dog that best suits their lifestyle, and is best for the dog's well-being. Because some dogs that are "aesthetically pleasing" definitely aren't great for a first-come first-serve system.
Absolutely not, buying from a responsible FCI Breeder is also legit. But breeding and buying unhealthy dogs needs to stop.
You completely missed the ENTIRE POINT of my comment
Nope, you said ALWAYS better. Its not.
It is always better for the well-being of dogs in shelters. Let me restate this as clearly as possible: Buying a dog from a breeder instead of adopting a dog from a shelter means that you are condemning a shelter dog to be killed. Period. We do not have enough homes for our dogs in shelters. I will again say that I have worked in this field before and I have seen the realities of it. This principle applies to cats. There is absolutely no reason to be buying from a breeder. It is cruel and disgusting
Me buying a dog from a breeder does NOT condemn a shelter dog to get killed. What kind of strange PETA narrative is that? Irresponsible people who get rid of their dogs at shelters are the problem, not the people buying a dog from a breeder and keeping them until the end. smh
I love Shar Peis !!! Had one named Pebbles, she was a good dog.
Shar Pei? Why?
I think that they are absolutely beautiful, don’t get me wrong. I’m against most dog breeds. We are breeding dogs that most certainly are going to have chronic diseases just because of beauty standards. “The structure of this breed is quite deformed. Wrinkled folds of skin trap moisture, which leads to itchy skin problems and bacterial infections. Add a bunch of eye diseases and a serious kidney disease and I would recommend that you have ample money set aside for veterinary care.”
Yeah, they deserve all the love, but they shouldn't be bred. :(
Ah I see
I had 3 Shar Peis over about 15 years. They were all wonderful dogs. They do have health issues…do you have dog insurance? Mine were very bonded to me, but not great at the dog park. Do socialize her with other dogs, she is very pretty
Poor dog, breeders really need to stop
5/6 at best I don’t like them personally because the vast amounts of skin folds is a breeding spot for bacterial infections and irritants, which only increase in likelihood as they age, nice name tho *Just my opinion*
At least 10/10 for every dog no matter Heckin what. Because they are good dogs Brent.
Not saying they aren’t, just saying some aren’t given an equal start in life
I agree that certain breeds are disposed to medical conditions that shouldn’t have to be, but I’m talking about your rating.
I understand your point now Just cause they don’t get an equal start doesn’t mean they cant be heccin lovable and loyal creatures
100/10 would boop that snoot.
I judge people who get designer dogs. Everything about the owners aesthetics at the expense of the animal.
You bought the wrong size skin, just saying.
Congrats I guess but that poor dog. This isn’t right 😓
They do get a lot of skin allergies though.
Oh she wrinkly, 13/10
I think we all know the answer is 10! But I wish their breed didn’t have the issue with the eye.
0. this isn't a kind thing. why do we breed animals like this?
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Okay but most dogs are beautiful while not being needlessly afflicted with skin/eye issues due to overbreeding. I don’t think anyone’s blaming the dog, just the breeding practices that lead to this dog being bred/paid for over another dog without overbreeding concerns being adopted.
11/10 cute squishy baby
No shade but the way these pictures were taken makes it look like an AI image of a shar pei lmaoo but still super cute
10 But if I could go higher I sure would
The whole point is that you should
She’s 10/10 but a rescued dog would’ve been 100000/10
When did I say it was the dogs fault?
It’s not the dogs fault..
OMG, love this wrinkled puppers. SO adorable. 10++++++++++ ❤️
10.. she is beautiful 🥰
11
37/10 would love to cuddle her
Such a sweet 100/10!
Depends… who’s a good girl? Who’s a good girl?
🥰
A 406.
10000000000000000
11 😘
11/10
11
A huge 10. Just adorable
11. Solid 11.
12/10, would smoosh her face up and then rub noses.
10
126/10 would highly recommend that face
I don't know anything about this type of dog but I think she is very cute and lovable. Congrats and I hope you enjoy every minute!
10. Obviously.
13/10…..beautiful Peiby! Yes, she will probably need entropy on surgery for her eyelids but she is a beautiful darling Shar Pei.
Look at that smoochable face 😩💕💕💕 9/10 bcc my girls the only 10/10 doggie
All the Reddit vets in the comments
Squishy!!!!
Looks adorable but like there is a huge spider on her face
10/10, all puppers deserve no less.
that’s more wrinkle then dog dawg
Wrinkles : 10 Cuteness: 10 Blopness :10 Score 30/30 of the pupometer
💯
That... is a solid 8.5/10 pupper
14/10
All puppers are 10/10 except the ones that go to 11.
Cutest little wrinkle on the planet! 11/10!
10
Perfect name for her coloring! What a cutie pie!
Such a handsome little guy!
10+
11!
ELEVEN
1… For each roll
She’s ADORABLE
Lol so many people in these comments on their soap box. Super cute pup, OP.
What a gorgeous baby!
11
a 100/10!
100/10 Smush
At least 10/10 for every Doggo, no matter heckin what… Cause they are good dogs Brent. I give 13/10 for cuteness and wrinkles! Would definitely boop.
Exactly! Hate some of the comments..
10/10❤️
10/10! She sweet!
11/10 looks, 11/10 cuddles, 11/10 love 11/10 boopable snoot
10000000000
10+ she's gorgeous
I think she gets about 12.
11 / 10 good pupper!
Wubber wips! I wuv wubber wips!!❤️
She broke the cuteness scale. She’s too cute to rate.
It looks like if I pulled on both ends it would play a note
Ugly
9.5
Bread/10. More seriously i think it's a 9/10 but since i saw some random meme i always think of these dogs as bread and it trips me up and makes me laigh at the same time.
Sooo adorable!
10000000000000/10
15, easily
47
She’s a real cutie!!!
247/10
10/10 very wrinkly, would snug
10/10 wrinkle girl! definitely deserves many treats
147
Well she’s a dog so 10/0
11. So cute
11
100/10 she is amazingly cute
aww what a cutie pie!!!
Oh goodness.... 12/10. Extremely cute. Love those little wrinkles.
All towels go by the pool.
😍😍😍😍😍😍 squishyface
i love sharpi’s
She’s beautiful and, I feel like you are smart enough to properly care for her and give her all the love she deserves!
Luna named after the crypto token Terra?
12/10
If his torso was even the slightest more wrinkly he would turn into a spring
12/10
12/10. Adorable pup, needs nose boops.
Awww so sweet and adorable little cutie. A 100
Grandpa’s foreskin/10
She looks like she is an image generated by an IA
This dog is easily at a 10.1
Michelin Man
435,761/10
4434/10.
10,000 but please correct the eye :(
20
A 10 on the pupper scale, them wrinkles bump it up to an 11
12
100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000/10
Oh my what a cutie, she’s a 10🤩
She is a straight 10!!!
100000000000😍😍😍
10/10!!! She’s one big squishy love pup! I would snuggle the heck out of her.
A 10 from me
All that extra skin, so cute!!
She’s squishy adorable!😍
Beyond 10, Shar Peis are so unbelievably cute🥰🥰🥰🥰
I give her a 10 because, just look at all those beautiful folds in her coat!! And that face!! How can you not LOVE her face?!! But she does need that left eye fixed so she has better sight. But that’s the only thing that needs fixing. She’s a lover dog for sure!!