How big do Shar Pei Jack Russell mix get?

Although there may be the occasional dog who inherits the slightly larger size of the Chinese Shar-Pei or the smaller size of the Russell Terrier, the majority of Rus-A Peis are somewhere between the two, usually between 30 and 40 pounds when fully grown.

How old should a Jack Russell be?

Jack Russells can live between the ages of 13-16 in general, but many pampered JRs in Britain live to a ripe old age due to a good diet and healthcare.

How old is Shar Pei the family dog?

My family has had another shar pei before, but our current pei is just over a year old now. Extremely leery of strangers, but he is always friendly with kids no matter if he knows them or not.

Where does the name Shar Pei come from?

Origins of the Shar-Pei. Like the Chow Chow and the Pug, the Shar-Pei is a distinctly Chinese breed. The Shar-Pei’s origins date back more than 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty. This intelligent, rugged canine was believed to have been a peasant’s dog.

Why was the Chinese Shar Pei breed wiped out?

Unfortunately, shar-peis were also frequently used as fighting dogs, which accounts for their aggression toward other dogs. Shar-peis, along with other Chinese dog breeds, were nearly wiped out during the mid-20th century by the Communist government, which disapproved of keeping dogs as pets.

Is the Shar Pei good for small children?

Extremely leery of strangers, but he is always friendly with kids no matter if he knows them or not. But we made sure he was exposed to children when we brought him home as a puppy and the breeder also had a young son so he was definitely properly socialized. Even still, definitely not a dog for everyone.

How old is the history of the Shar Pei?

The Shar-Pei has a very ancient history. It is not known quite how far back this goes, but there are statues that have a strong resemblance to the breed that date back to the time of the Hang Dynasty in China, over 2,000 years ago.

Unfortunately, shar-peis were also frequently used as fighting dogs, which accounts for their aggression toward other dogs. Shar-peis, along with other Chinese dog breeds, were nearly wiped out during the mid-20th century by the Communist government, which disapproved of keeping dogs as pets.

How big is a full grown Shar Pei dog?

The Shar-Pei is a medium-sized and sturdily-built dog who stands from 18 to 20 inches and weighs between 45 to 60 pounds. Almost as unique as their appearance is their long and singular history. Like the Chow Chow and the Pug, the Shar-Pei is a distinctly Chinese breed. The Shar-Pei’s origins date back more than 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty.

Is there such thing as a too short Shar Pei?

Us Shar Pei people (Sharpeople) like to say “there’s a little peccadillo tucked inside every wrinkle,”* . My six years with our Shar Pei, Ducky was far too short, but in that time, I came to understand these curious creatures inside and out. As with all breeds, each pooch is different, but here’s what I know: *This is a lie. No one says that.