Shar Pei & Their Nutrition

Not all dog foods are same, in fact, their qualities vary quite significantly. However, the dog itself can declare the final verdict, when it comes about the quality of the dog food. Your dog may show a graceful response with progressively healthy body and nice temperament, if it is having good food. If it does not happen, no matter what its company claims, you are not feeding well your dog. Economy, Regular, Premium, Super Premium and Performance are different classes of dog foods.

Akin to other dog breeds, Shar Pei has a simple stomach structure along with short-sized digestive tract. In addition, Shar Pei does not saliva enzyme amylase, an integral component for pre-digesting starch. Shar Pei can be fed either vegetable protein or meat protein and animal fats, however, for the later the dog seems to be more active. Shar Pei nutrition counts on two points – (1) nutrient sources akin to original environment and (2) perfect balance of nutrients in food.


Shar Pei nutrition calls for vitamins and minerals exclusively added in the food. However, the nutritional source greatly differs for different breeds. When a specific calcium source works for Shar Pei, it may not be so healthy for other dogs. In fact, the amount of nutritional factors can only be determined after considering many factors including age, sex, activity level, weight, medical history, etc. For example, the vitamin B complex supplements may be needed in larger amounts for an active Shar Pei

As stated by many experienced breeders, homemade dog foods may also offer a perfect balance in Shar Pei nutrition. However, the food must be rich with fresh and quality ingredients without any preservatives. Native foods in association with excess supply of nutritional content are the essential requisites for preparing an ideal dog food for Shar Pei. While beets, sweet potatoes, rice, corn, wheat, poultry meats, oxen and pork are perfect native choice for Shar Pei, it should be rich with additional fiber and carbohydrate content as well. Stay away from avocado, potato, ocean fish, beef and lamb; they are not good for your dog.


So, when you really care about your Shar Pei nutrition, then possibly homemade foods probably have no alternative. Try these two recipes – Cheesy Garlic Crunchy and Peanut Butter Treats. The ingredients of Cheesy Garlic Crunchy are 2 cups of tattered cheddar cheese, ½ cup of tendered margarine, 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 clove sliced garlic and ¼ cup of milk. Start by preheating the oven at 350°-375°. First blend margarine and cheese. Mix all other ingredients into it to make a dough shape, now make smaller pieces and bake for 20-25 minutes till it changes its color to brown.

The ingredients of Peanut Butter Treats are 2 tablespoon of canola oil, ½ cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of whole wheat flour and 2 cups of white flour. Preheat the oven at 350°-375°. Take all the ingredients together into a bowl except flour. Mix it. Now add flour at a snail's pace to the mixture. Squeeze it to make dough, now slice it into smaller pieces. Bake it 20-25minutes to make it crispy. Yummy!

The Boxer dog

The Boxer dogs can be counted among the extremely arty creations of the Almighty. There is a much heard legend about these dogs, which says, God decided to create dogs with clay, and built the Boxer dog as the most attractive and gorgeous of the lot. The Boxer came to know about this, and went running towards the mirror, but collided against it. As a result, his damp mouth crashed against the mirror and he had an everlasting flat muzzle. These tales are heard only because of the sheer popularity of the Boxers.

Boxer dogs are the result of the cross between the Brabanter and the English bulldog. The breeders had to wait for many cross breeding to get a stabilized output, i.e. a Boxer dog of uniform quality. The first Boxer was a bitch, named as “Meta von der Passage”. She gave birth to a large number of healthy puppies of similar features and these little ones helped in the final stabilization of the Boxer breed. Thereafter in 1894, templates providing information about the Boxer dogs were in print. In the next two consecutive years the Boxers participated in their first ever dog show in Munich, and the first Boxer club was founded.

The most salient feature in the appearance of this kind is a protruding lower jaw, bended a bit upwards. They own a small and straight coat with a dark face. The Boxers can have a coat ranging from white, fawn to brindle and may or may not have stripes or spots on their body. At times black Boxers are also seen, but they are not purebred.

There is no exact fact known regarding the reason behind these dogs being named as the ‘Boxer dogs’. Some believe that they got such a name for their tendency to stand up on the hind limbs and use the front legs to fight like a boxer, especially when they are in a playful mood. This explanation is not accepted by most, as the sport ‘Boxing’ is a National symbol for the British and it is almost impossible for the Germans to name their new discovery on such a theme. Other people think that these dogs are named according to their colour by corrupting the word “boxl”, meaning short trouser.

The Boxers are very active by nature and thus fall under the ‘working dog’ category, the American Kennel Club describes these dogs as the most registered working dog on this planet. Having a Boxer dog as pet is always a delight for the master; they are very responsive in nature and excellent in case of interacting with children. If one has a Boxer dog at his place, he will never face monotony or run out of company.