This breed was created in North America in the 1970's by the Chinese Shar Pei
breeder Aaron Silver. He loved the Shar Pei breed but not all of the health problems associated with the breed. He used a Shar Pei and a Pug to create the Ori Pei.
The Ori Pei's appearance ranges but they usually have a body closer to the pug with the face and jaw line like the Shar Pei with the wrinkles of a Shar Pei as well, but not as much and easier to keep clean. They can be between 15-40 pounds. There are three different types of coats; standard (short) coat, brush coat and the bear coat. They can be tan, fawn, white, flowered, brown, black and a mix.
Ori Pei's are intelligent, loving and strong. They usually have charm and humor from the Pug side and can be stubborn and assertive from the Shar Pei side.
Fortunately, Ori Pei's are easy to train. House training usually comes natural to them. They like to please their owner and enjoy time right by your side.
Ori Pei's are a great family dog. The are great with children and other pets. Please use caution when introducing any new pet to your children and existing pets until you are confident in the animals behavior. This takes time and attention, as it does with introducing any other pet into your family.
The Ori Pei was bred to lessen the health issues commonly found in both breeds. Common health issues with an Ori Pei are cherry eye, entropion, dermadectic mange, giardia, and respiratory infection.
They enjoy a brief walk, but due to the short nose are not long distance runners. Ori Pei's make a wonderful apartment dog or great for a small backyard.
In conclusion, the best environment for the Ori Pei is one in which it will be able to live with a loving and gentle family. This is a dog that loves to please and craves human companionship. It does not do well being left alone for long periods of time. While training is a good idea for the Ori Pei and it will respond well, training should be gentle. The Ori Pei, like most dogs will need exercise, but its exercise needs are moderate. Long walks are not necessary with this dog. Prospective owners should note that this dog does not do well in the heat. For this reason, the Ori Pei should be kept indoors most of the time. In warmer climates, exercise and outdoor playtime should be restricted to cooler times of the day. Also, spending time outside may make it more difficult to keep the Ori Pei’s wrinkles clean. Due to the fact that it does not need a yard, is only moderately active indoors and does not cope well with the heat, the Ori Pei is an excellent choice for apartment life.
breeder Aaron Silver. He loved the Shar Pei breed but not all of the health problems associated with the breed. He used a Shar Pei and a Pug to create the Ori Pei.
The Ori Pei's appearance ranges but they usually have a body closer to the pug with the face and jaw line like the Shar Pei with the wrinkles of a Shar Pei as well, but not as much and easier to keep clean. They can be between 15-40 pounds. There are three different types of coats; standard (short) coat, brush coat and the bear coat. They can be tan, fawn, white, flowered, brown, black and a mix.
Ori Pei's are intelligent, loving and strong. They usually have charm and humor from the Pug side and can be stubborn and assertive from the Shar Pei side.
Fortunately, Ori Pei's are easy to train. House training usually comes natural to them. They like to please their owner and enjoy time right by your side.
Ori Pei's are a great family dog. The are great with children and other pets. Please use caution when introducing any new pet to your children and existing pets until you are confident in the animals behavior. This takes time and attention, as it does with introducing any other pet into your family.
The Ori Pei was bred to lessen the health issues commonly found in both breeds. Common health issues with an Ori Pei are cherry eye, entropion, dermadectic mange, giardia, and respiratory infection.
They enjoy a brief walk, but due to the short nose are not long distance runners. Ori Pei's make a wonderful apartment dog or great for a small backyard.
In conclusion, the best environment for the Ori Pei is one in which it will be able to live with a loving and gentle family. This is a dog that loves to please and craves human companionship. It does not do well being left alone for long periods of time. While training is a good idea for the Ori Pei and it will respond well, training should be gentle. The Ori Pei, like most dogs will need exercise, but its exercise needs are moderate. Long walks are not necessary with this dog. Prospective owners should note that this dog does not do well in the heat. For this reason, the Ori Pei should be kept indoors most of the time. In warmer climates, exercise and outdoor playtime should be restricted to cooler times of the day. Also, spending time outside may make it more difficult to keep the Ori Pei’s wrinkles clean. Due to the fact that it does not need a yard, is only moderately active indoors and does not cope well with the heat, the Ori Pei is an excellent choice for apartment life.
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