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| Appearance: |
The Chow Pei can have loose wrinkled skin on head and neck resembling a Shar-pei head on a Chow's body.
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| Life Expectancy: |
The average life expectancy of the Chow Pei is 11 to 15 years of age.
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| Size: |
The average height of the Chow Pei is 18 to 20 inches tall. They have an average weight of 40 to 60 pounds when fully grown.
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| Personality: |
The Chow Pei is a regal, dignified, intelligent and alert dog.
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| Family Dog: |
The Chow Pei makes a great family dog and is good with children if mutual respect has been established.
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| Companionship: |
The Chow Pei makes a wonderful companion dog.
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| Ears: |
The ears of the Chow Pei resemble those of the Chow.
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| Color: |
The coat of the Chow Pei can be any solid color and sable, albino or brindle. They can have a brown head, black face and a white body with brown spots.
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| Coat: |
The coat of the Chow Pei is usually long and soft and quite thick during winter.
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| Grooming: |
The coat of the Chow Pei should be brushed regularly.
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| Training: |
The Chow Pei requires firm consistent training.
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| Barking: |
The Chow Pei is not much of a barker. They may bark when scared or frustrated.
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| Exercise: |
The Chow Pei requires lots of daily exercise.
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| Living Arrangements: |
The Chow Pei can adapt to city or country life.
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| Health: |
The Chow Pei may be prone to entropion.
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| Eye Health: |
The Chow Pei may have lids that are turned inside as with most Chows. They can get irritated every couple of weeks.
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| Dental Health: |
The Chow Pei typically has great dental health.
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| History: |
The Chow Pei was originally bred to be an all-purpose farm and hunting dog.
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