Description:Lucky is a sweet and loving dog. He is great with children and once he knows the animal he is also good with other dogs. He loves to run and play. He is full of love and just wants to be around his family. He will sleep with you, if he is given the chance. Since he was a puppy he has been crate trained and will sleep in it as well. Lucky loves kids and will be fine with them if they play with him. He will let them know that they have gone too far by a slight growl or removing himself, but he never bit any of the kids.
Lucky needs to be with a family that has a lot of time to be able to fulfill his needs. Time for long walks or even runs, love and attention. A family that understands Shar-pei’s and the nature of the animal. Once he gets to know you and he is not nervous I am sure he would make a great addition to any family.
Foster Update 03/08/10: Lucky is an amazing dog who is well trained in the home. He doesn't chew, fully potty trained and very laid back. He listens really well and has already learned so much. Within a week he is already loving car rides and gets excited when we go to my work. He is currently going through an obedience course and is showing much improvement. He warms up to people much more quickly then he used to but He still needs socialization with lots of people and training. He is a great dog for someone that is looking for a laid back dog in the home but one that loves to go outside and explore.
Are you familiar with the Shar-Pei breed? According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the ancestry of the Shar-Pei is uncertain. It may be a descendant of the Chow Chow, however, the only clear link between these are the purple tongue. However, pictures on pottery suggest the breed was present even in the Han Dynasty (206bc). For many years the Shar-Pei was kept as a general-purpose farm dog in the Chinese countryside, used for hunting, protecting stock, and guarding the home and family. During that time the Shar-Pei was bred for intelligence, strength and scowling face. Later, it was used in dog fighting. The loose skin and extremely prickly coat were developed to aid the dog in fighting, making the Shar-Pei difficult for the opponent to grab and hold on to. During the Communist Revolution, dogs were rescued by a Hong Kong business man named Matgo Law, who appealed to Americans in 1973 though a dog magazine to save the breed. From those few specimens, the Shar-Pei fancy has grown tremendously over the past decades. The Shar-Pei is very loyal to his handler. It is an intelligent dog that does not always follow orders slavishly. Playful, active, dominant, and brave, they bond with their family, but are not unfriendly toward strangers. They make a delightful companion and good watchdogs. The Shar-Pei needs a confident handler. If you are too uncertain, too inconstant, too soft, or too mild in the dog's eyes, it will take over as the boss. These dogs are very clean and almost housebreak themselves. Famous for their wrinkles, Shar-Pei slowly loose their wrinkles as they get older. They generally hate water and try as hard as they can to avoid it. The Chinese Shar-Pei will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is moderately active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Because of their padded head, the Shar-Pei is very sensitive to heat. Shade and water must always be available. Provided they get enough exercise, they will be very peaceful indoors. They have a life expectancy of about 10 years.
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