China

United States

Chow Chow

Maltese, Welsh Corgi

206 BC

2000

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Fawn
Cream
Red

Black
Brown
Red
White
Blue

Chinese Shar-Peis have medium-length coats.

Corteses are known for their coat length.

A Chinese Shar-Pei can have a litter of 8-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cortese can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Kidney Problems
Chinese Shar-Pei Fever
Mast Cell Tumors

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Skin Problems
Heat Sensitivity

Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Knee
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Chinese Shar-Peis are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Corteses are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chinese Shar-Pei, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cortese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chinese Shar-Peis usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Corteses usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Chinese Shar-Pei has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Cortese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Ideally, Chinese Shar-Pei should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Cortese should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Chinese Shar-Pei feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 8-28 pound (4 - 13 kg) Cortese feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Chinese Shar-Pei is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Cortese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chinese Shar-Pei is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Cortese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Chinese Shar-Peis are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Corteses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.