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Two basic theories approve, as if the shar-pei occurs or from sleek-haired chow-chows, or from ancient . Chinese a shar-pei and the chow-chow existed at a time, and in addition and appearance of these breeds amazing similarities are marked. In addition only at these two of all known dogs language has ñèíå-black pigmentation. Unfortunately, about an origin of the chow-chow too almost it is not known. Probably, that the chow-chow independent breed though its origin from Tibetan is not excluded.
In a series of clauses devoted to related communications , from Hong Kong traces possible features in Chinese a shar-pei . The author considers, that some versions have left traces on appearance of breed . Such pedigree characteristics as a variety color and physical addition, specify polymorphism of an origin. It is supposed, that surplus of a free leather was formed in process of deducing finer dogs. With a view of the further acknowledgement of this theory that fact is resulted, that the Orthopedic fund of animals (OFA) classifies Chinese a shar-pei - as huge breed on the basis of fast growth of puppies till the sizes of the adult individual.
What was its heritage, is conventional, that the Chinese shar-pei during many centuries existed in southern provinces of China at coast of South China sea. Authoritative certificates, specify, that breed was known at least in days of dynasty (202 up to . - 220 .). In the proof often refer to sculptural images of dogs from burial grounds. Clay figures represent stocky dogs of a square format with a tail in a ring and a head with the is gloomy-frowned expression. However the Chinese art differs a high degree of stylization, and dogs were included never into number of favorite objects of the image.
There is an assumption, that the birthplace Chinese a shar-pei goes back to a place the Canton Thaws-whether near. Probably, dogs from Thaw-whether - ancestors modern Chinese a shar-pei. Under the statement of experts, local peasants and land owners loved the dog fights, having transformed them in gambling's. Other certificates specify, that pirates and seamen, quite often whiling away time in port have taken a great interest in them, arranging the dog fights.
Almost authentically, that the Chinese shar-pei or one of its ancestors were dogs. To these "sports" addition of breed, especially powerful answers a jaw with which it is possible to seize and keep the opponent. The prickly wool perfectly protects a shar-pei from damages. It is unpleasant to any animal to hold it in a mouth. Probably, purposeful cultivation of aggressive dogs was conducted, and some authoritative experts are convinced, that for increase qualities to dogs gave artificial stimulators.
In days of dynasty trading ways have been opened. Roman empire experienced blossoming, and the Roman dealers offered set of the large, mighty dogs involved fans of the dog fights. It gives reliability of the theory approving as if career Chinese a shar-pei as dogs was short as they could not compete with much heavier and tall breeds.
The shar-pei has turned to a universal country dog, suitable and for protection of the house, and for hunting. The period of dynasty was favorable for the Chinese peasants. the founder of the dynasty which have become in 206 up to. Emperor Han, itself occurred from peasants. In first half of reign it has accepted effectual measures on restoration of economy, development of construction and the help to the country population. The country was united.
The history confirms; when the population of the country should not care daily of a survival, it addresses to others, not to so important employment. After a victory over famine of a dog have turned to something other, than a source of livelihood. Hunting has got popularity among the nobility got for these purposes greater dog rack. Noblemen held basically hounds, but in the country also other breeds perfectly got on. The Chinese shar-pei could make remarkable addition of the dog rack. Breed strong, clever, not conceding to any hunting dog. The shar-pei is physically capable to catch up and seize extraction almost any size.
The number of owners of dogs reached in days of dynasty of the maximum limits, but at a dynasty of Mines (1368-1644) severe wars, famine and loss of interest to similar employment have led to sharp recession. Final impact on the Chinese dogs was put by the communists who have come in 40th years to authority. Communists have found pets luxury and have imposed on owners of dogs extremely greater taxes.
Later has published the decree which has declared pets by a symbol of uselessness of an exclusive class and has ordered to start their mass destruction. The made massacre hardly has not ruined all Chinese dogs, including a shar-pei. By 1950 it was known about existence of several a shar-pei
Dogs were kept in villages and in areas of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. That was time of " a survival of the most adapted ", and by 1970 there was all some shar-pei. Then saving operation which guaranteed a survival a shar-pei has begun and has led to legendary rise of popularity of breed. With 1970 for 1975 the small group of the people who have devoted to rescue a shar-pei , searched for the escaped dogs. Them brought to Hong Kong where the program of restoration of breed was developed. The number of pioneers of those early years included mister S.M.Chang and its protégé Matgo Law.
Those not numerous dogs also became founders Chinese a shar-pei, extended today worldwide. As existence of breed remains under threat of, it was not necessary to choose especially and necessary to use all in the slightest degree valuable blood lines. Dogs of various types participated in the first , as a rule, without the documentary family tree. With a view of returning to breed of a semblance of original type a shar-pei resorted to .
The initial purpose of cultivation of dogs there was a type, and then already an ideal. Having achieved stability of type, have developed the standard of breed, specifying to the future factory owners a way to an ideal.
The first deduced dogs and the first individuals imported to the USA, differed as from modern a shar-pei. Some most conservative Hong Kong factory owners are convinced, that dogs with a heavy head, a crude and friable muzzle, type "meat-mouth", have appeared only in 60th years. Historically Chinese type demands easier skeleton, big , muzzles of type "check-mouse" ("bone-mouth") - drier and strong, and a wool of type horse coat - horse, slightly wrinkled only on a head. The preference "check-mouse" Chinese a shar-pei will be coordinated with easy skeleton of a dog. The dry muzzle is well entered in bone structure, having only small folds. "Check-mouse" differs heavier folds on strong skeleton. Dogs with easy skeleton could not keep a heavy head.
The term a wool of type occurs from Chinese , had the short rigid wool raised above a leather under a corner of 8 degrees. This wool very short and to the touch prickly. The short-haired structure a shar-pei is those also.
The wool a shar-pei - the important pedigree characteristic, and its invoice is noted in the name of breed. The most widespread translation of a word "shar-pei" is meant with " a sand wool " or " a sand dog ". "Sphere" - type of granular prickly sand. The prickly invoice of a wool is desirable, as protects a dog during an attack. Some people even have a skin reaction (irritation) to this wool and at care the shar-pei appears a rash (contact ).
The Chinese type a shar-pei still uses preference in many countries of the world. However as at restoration of breed desirable characteristics are improved, it is no wonder, that factory owners go further and plant such dogs who like them. The modern Chinese shar-pei reminds the stylized temple figurines of dogs, than images from burial grounds more.
Dee Gennon
Hong Kong 1964
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CHINA 1970
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