Sentences with phrase «as shar peis»

Dogs with loose facial skin or wrinkles — such as Shar Peis and Pugs — will need special attention.

In the case of dogs with deep wrinkles such as Shar Peis and Pugs, keeping the skin folds clean and dry can prevent the development of bacterial folliculitis.

Not exact matches

Next Cesar faces the challenge of Vincent, a 4 - year - old shar - pei (photo, right) who attacks other dogs as well as his owner.

Therefore, to ensure the best quality of life for the animal, it is important to carry out frequent physical examinations, as well as guarantee all the care that the shar pei needs.

Facial fold dermatitis: an infection of the facial skin caused by unusual or excessive skin folds (seen in dogs such as the Pekingese or Chinese shar pei).

Large and giant dog breeds such as great danes, Saint Bernards, Bernese mountain dogs, Chinese shar - pei, Rottweilers, and mastiffs generally are not fully mature until they reach two years old or older.

The American Kennel Club refers to the temperament of Shar - Peis as dignified and lordly.

Despite their ancient lineage, Shar - Peis became well - known in the United States only in the early 1970s, when they were touted as a rare breed and a focused campaign to appeal to fanciers began.

Due to their independent nature, Shar - Peis require intensive training and socialization as soon as possible when they are puppies.

Cats do not appear to be affected by conformational differences of the pinnae, as seen with the Scottish fold.3 Excessive hair in the canal, as seen in poodles and schnauzers, can also decrease ventilation and form hair mats that retain debris and create obstructions.7 Shar - peis have stenotic canals that may be predisposed to higher humidity levels and secretions, leading to overgrowth of normal microbial inhabitants.1, 7 An increase in glandular tissue can lead to an increase in cerumen production and debris accumulation, which seems to be more common in cocker spaniels, springer spaniels, and Labrador retrievers.1, 7

Kenninger acknowledges the element of snob appeal that surrounds the dog, which was offered in pairs in the Christmas 1984 Neiman - Marcus catalog as «His and Hers Shar - Peis.»

Short - coated breeds such as English bulldogs (FIGURE 5), Staffordshire terriers, and Boston terriers, along with longer - coated breeds such as shih tzus, West Highland White terriers, and Scottish terriers, seem to be predisposed.2, 4 In Chinese Shar - Peis, skin thickness may make finding the mites on a deep skin scraping difficult, and diagnosis may require obtaining skin biopsy samples for histopathology (see DIAGNOSIS).2, 4,5 Additional predisposing factors are listed in BOX 1.

A wide variety of breeds are known to be predisposed to canine AD including Shar Peis, Cairn, Scottish and West Highland White T erriers, Lhasa Apso, Shi - Tzu, Dalmatians, Irish and English setters, Golden and Labrador Retrievers, French Bulldogs, Boxers, Miniature Schnauzers, Cocker Spaniels and English Bulldogs as well as associated cross breeds.

Shar - Peis were bred in China as fighting, herding and hunting dogs.

But, as with a shar - pei, there are a few wrinkles: Several of the animals from Houston have ringworm and heartworm, which means they'll need to be in foster care for up to three months before they can be officially adopted.

The dogs were small to medium sized animals and a variety of breeds such as, Shar Peis, Basset Hounds, Pugs, Bulldogs, Beagles and Boston Terrier type dogs.

~ HOME OF VICTORIA»S TOP WINNING SHAR PEI ~ We at Silkston are highly competitive within the show ring and are in our 17th year as registered breeders.

This type of demodectic mange treatment is the same as other forms of demodectic mange and has a higher incidence in the Shar pei and Sheepdog.

The short hairs of the Shar pei (as with other short coated dogs) may actually impact inside hair follicles leading to follicle rupture and skin infections.

Without euthanasia as a last - resort option, LDCRF might not be able to take chances on dogs like Dimitri, a shar - pei with a bad skin condition who came from a puppy mill.

In some unfortunate individuals, especially short - coated breeds such as the Shar - pei, these mites proliferate and cause extensive skin inflammation.

Obviously, a fever can develop in a Shar pei from a wound or other source of infection just as it can in any other breed of dog.

Both male dogs, described as a mix of Shar - pei and pit bull, were euthanized.

[6] Shar Peis, who often are affected as young as two or three weeks old, respond well to temporary eyelid tacking.

It is recommended for medium - sized dogs such as beagles, Chow Chows, Boston Terriers and Shar - Peis.

Unfortunately, the third Shar - pei who was with them was not as lucky and they witnessed her hit and killed.

In addition, we regularly correct congenital eyelid malformations of breed such as the Shar - pei, English Bulldog, and Cane Corso.

«Modern» breeds have been so mixed that their deep genetic history is obscured, but the Shiba — along with 12 other breeds, including the Basenji, Shar - pei, Saluki, Akita, Finnish Spitz, and Eurasier — has been recognized as one of 13 basal or root breeds, meaning that their DNA is less mixed.

Breeds most commonly affected include the small terriers, especially the West Highland White Terrier, as well as Boxers, Dalmatians, Golden Retrievers, English and Irish Setters, Lhasa Apsos, Miniature Schnauzers, and Shar - Peis.

Some breeds, such as the chow and the Chinese shar - pei, are specifically bred to have a blue - black tongue and mouth as part of their pure bred standard.

Puppies are especially susceptible to demodectic mange (sometimes called «puppy mange») as are certain breeds, like Afghan hounds, Dalmatians, pugs, Shar - Peis and German shepherds.

Other breeds including Shar - Peis, beagles and golden retrievers — as well as lovable mutts — mingled with animal rescuers and dog lovers at Lake Eola Park as hundreds of people tried finding the perfect pet for their family.

The Shar - Peis independent nature can make training a chore, as the dog is unlikely to obey anyone it sees as weak or not in control.

All that said, they have always been courteous to me and my dogs, despite that I have what many vets see as a cantankerous breed (shar pei).

As recently as the 1970s, just as things were looking really bad for Shar - Peis, a few pioneering dogs found their way to the United States and became an instant hiAs recently as the 1970s, just as things were looking really bad for Shar - Peis, a few pioneering dogs found their way to the United States and became an instant hias the 1970s, just as things were looking really bad for Shar - Peis, a few pioneering dogs found their way to the United States and became an instant hias things were looking really bad for Shar - Peis, a few pioneering dogs found their way to the United States and became an instant hit.

Despite its past history as a herder, guardian, hunter and fighter, today the Chinese shar pei is just happy to be a loyal companion.