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Shar Pei Mixed Breeds From The Chinese Shar Pei

By: Melissa Coleman There are many cross breeds with the Shar Pei and the Ori Pei is one of the most common. The breed was created in North America in the 1970's. A breeder called Aaron Silver was a fan of the Chinese Shar Pei breed. But the dog was associated with innumerable health problems like eye tacking, skin problems and hip dysphasia. In order to have a smaller version of the Shar Pei without all the health problems the breeder used the Shar Pei and the Pug to create the Ori Pei.

The Ori Pei is now recognized by the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) and has a pedigree history up to six generations. The Ori Pei pups are often mistaken for Shar Pei pups, because they normally stay small. They are devoted to their families and have a great rapport with children.

The Shar Pei mix with the Pug is called the Ori Pei. An American named Aaron Silver decided to cross breed his favorite Chinese Shar Pei with a Pug. The Shar Pei often suffered from eye tacking, skin problems and hip dysphasia. When it was cross bred with a Pug, its inherent health problems diminished and the Ori Pei was a still smaller version than the Shar Pei. The FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) has recognized it as a Shar Pei mixed breed. It is a lovable and loyal dog and is popular with children, especially because of its small size.

In order to breed a healthy population of dogs, a large gene pool is imperative. This ensures an abundance of genetic variation. This automatically ensures a competition of the genes, which can be randomly selected. In this way gene frequencies can be conserved. The breeding of the Shar Pei is within a small gene pool and so the dog is becoming problematic both in temperament and structure. In order to overcome such problems a new flow of genes from the original type is necessary.

It is possible to breed a healthy population of dogs only if the gene pool is large so that there is an abundance of genetic variation. This allows for competition of the genes under complete randomness, and hence maintains conservation of gene frequencies. It is already seen that the Shar Pei is becoming problematic in structure and temperament because it is bred within a small gene pool. What is required here is a new flow of genes from the original type at the place of origin.

When you buy a Shar Pei mix, make sure that you go to a responsible and reliable dog breeder. A good breeder has the knowledge to select two breeds in order to cross breed. His aim is hybrid vigor. When he crossbreeds he looks at the genetic diversity of the parent dogs. If there are health problems in one of the dogs or in both the dogs, they can be bred out. He will also ensure that the breeding makes the next generation of dogs better, healthier, more intelligent and live longer.

Of course the kennel club rules regarding breeding and cross breeding of dogs are quite strict. For purebreds as well as for cross breeds, there are exact combinations according to their specifications, and only then the cross breeds are recognized by them.

But you should choose the breeder of your Shar Pei mix with care, because he should be responsible and reputable and should be in a position to breed designer puppies that are intelligent and healthy. The kennel clubs lays down strict breeding rules. They do encourage cross breeding, but it should be a regularized one, so that the breed can be registered with them.

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About the author: Melissa Coleman is an avid lover of the Shar Pei and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Shar Pei. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Shar Pei Mixed Breeds plus a whole lot more.

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