Shar peis, bulldogs and other
wrinkly breeds are over-represented in all forms of adult demodectic mange and Old English Sheep Dogs to the paw form.
Other less
wrinkly breeds still benefit from a little facial nip and tuck at times.
Less obvious in
the wrinkly breeds but also present are immune deficiencies that make them more susceptible to things like demodectic mange.
Not exact matches
One of the most distinctive
breeds in the world, the Pug is a small - sized dog of the toy group, with a
wrinkly face and short nose.
The Chinese Shar - Pei
breed, which can be traced as far back as China's Han Dynasty (200 B.C.), was originally used as a hunting and fighting dog — their trademark
wrinkly face allowed them to avoid fatal bites.
This lovable,
wrinkly dog
breed is typically easygoing, loyal and even a bit goofy.
Loyal and independent, the Shar Pei is best known for its
wrinkly skin (which is actually a trait of western -
bred stocks and not the original «bone mouth» Chinese stock).
The Western Shar Pei has been
bred to have a meatier mouth and
wrinklier skin than the traditional Chinese Shar Pei it originated from.
Shar Peis are prone to skin allergies, often exacerbated by the
wrinkly skin folds popular in western -
bred stocks.
There are some
breeds of dogs that are very
wrinkly.
We even address those more sensitive topics such as how to clean the face folds of a
wrinkly dog and the tail pockets found in certain
breeds (read up to find out which ones!)
In fact, Shar Peis are among the 5 most
wrinkly dog
breeds!
Then we invite you to read this AnimalWised article where you can discover the 5 most
wrinkly dog
breeds.
These
breeds may have wrinkles only on their faces or they may have
wrinkly skin all over their bodies.
Loyal and independent, the Shar Pei is best known for its
wrinkly skin (which is actually a trait of western -
bred
This cute
wrinkly bloodhound puppy will grow up to be a noble bloodhound, one of the few
breeds that can distinguish and follow human scent.
The
wrinkly faces of the Pug, Bulldog, Shar Pei and other brachycephalic
breeds (those with pushed - in muzzles) are adorable to behold, but they also require regular cleaning to keep them free of debris, odor and even infections.
Shar Pei's (and other
wrinkly skinned
breeds like bulldogs) have the highest incidence of demodectic mange.
Specific changes included calling for leaner, less
wrinkly bulldogs; shortening the forelegs of German shepherds which, through
breeding, had gotten overly long and weak; and less fluffy coats on chow chows so they wouldn't become distressed in hot weather.