Appearance of the Clumber Pei
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| A Clumber Pei is a muscular, medium-sized, compact dog with a combination of Clumber Spaniel and Shar-Pei facial features. Average weight ranges from 22.5 to 32 kilos, and average height from 43 to 51 centimeters. Their short, thick, straight coats are available in a wide variety of colors and markings, including (but not limited to) black, chocolate, brown, fawn, cream, red, white, apricot (sable and dilute variations) with different colors in markings, spots and/or masks. This breed has a thick neck and a large head for its size. It has the hippopotamus-shaped muzzle and deep jaw of the Shar Pei, but without all the loose skin folds. Clumber Peis tend to have medium-sized hanging ears, as well as wide-set eyes and a dark nose. Their medium-length tails are high and their compact legs are round and arched. |
Temperament of the Clumber Pei
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| Clumber Pei personalities combine the loyal, affectionate nature of the Clumber Spaniel with the protective, intelligent nature of the Shar Pei. This breed is generally friendly, especially with owners and familiar humans. They are eager to please and respond well to food inducements. Clumber Peis are quite playful and will always be delighted to have fun with their owners. This breed can, however, be mouthy and is known for nipping and play biting. As a result, the Clumber Pei may be better suited to families without children or to older children. The Clumber Pei can also be wary of strangers and other dogs. Introductions to new people or pets should therefore be made slowly and thoughtfully. What's more, because Clumber Peis are quite intelligent, they can sometimes be stubborn and independent. As such, early training and socialization are important in developing a well-adjusted Clumber Pei. |
Needs and activities of the Clumber Pei
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| Clumber Peis are somewhat active and require regular, if moderate, exercise, especially as this breed has a high potential for weight gain. A daily walk and/or play session with the owners or other dogs (if the Clumber Pei is friendly with other animals) will suffice. These dogs are not suited to long runs or extreme exercise. As such, this breed can thrive in urban, suburban or rural environments. Clumber Peis do well in any type of climate, but they have a relatively dense coat, so they shouldn't be over-exercised in hot weather. This breed is relatively gentle, so it enjoys spending time with family members inside the house as much as it does outside. |
Maintenance of the Clumber Pei
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| Clumber Peis are not hypoallergenic and therefore not suitable for owners of dogs with allergies. Depending on the parent breed chosen by the Clumber Pei, it may be a moderate to heavy shedder. In either case, regular brushing can help control when and where shedding occurs. The Clumber Pei should be bathed monthly, and owners should pay particular attention to cleaning the skin folds this breed inherits from its Shar-Pei parent. If the coat is longer around the eyes and feet, clipping is recommended. Like all dog breeds, the Clumber Pei should have its teeth brushed daily and its nails trimmed once or twice a month to avoid painful overgrowth. |
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