Does anyone own an Ori Pei?

Question

An ori pei is a mix between a pug and shar pei (and no I am not looking for lectures from purebreed owners preaching that mix breeds are evil)

I have just gotten one and just wanted to hear general comments about the dog, temperment and such.

I am also considering getting health insurance for her and was wondering if this the way to go...any known health problems associated with this type of dog?

This link has tons of pics of different Ori Peis
www.dogbreedinfo.com/oripei.htm

And I'm am not an idiot I have well researched and taken the time to properly pick the dog thst was right for me. I was looking for personal experiences with this type of dog. From what I haven't gotten so far is that they have an even temperment.
Also my cousin is a dog trainer and am a believer that it has a lot to do with how the dog is raised.

Answer 1

I have a cattle dog crossed with a shar pei, so I can't tell you about that particular cross, but I can tell you that mutts are a lot more healthy then pure breds.

Answer 2

My uncle has an Ori Pei who is now about 1 year old. He is a cute dog - a perfect mix between a pug and shar pei.

He was a very quiet puppy and hardly barked at all. Now that he is a little older, he is very protective of the house. He barks whenever anyone new walks in the door. He won't even let anyone besides my aunt and uncle pet him and is very nervous around strangers. I wouldn't trust a small child to be alone with him. He sheds a lot. He lives with another dog - a small mixed breed (perhaps chihuahua, jack russell terrier?) and is okay with it for the most part. However, the two have been in some fights and now the littler dog has bite marks on its head.

I think his temperament is more similar to an shar pei. I have a pug and mine is very social and loves people. My uncles dog is more protective and aggressive like the shar peis.

His health is pretty good so far. But he can't be outside too long in the heat. He also has a little bit of an allergy problem and his eyes get really watery. The vet said it isn't a big deal though.

Answer 3

Description

The Ori Pei are square and cobby with a noble appearance. All things being equal, the smaller size is preferred. The eyes are relatively small and round in shape and correspond to the coat color. Lighter dogs have lighter eyes. The same is true regarding the nose color. The head is flat and broad and should have many deep wrinkles. Though heavy wrinkling all over the body is preferred, a dog that is only moderately wrinkled is not heavily penalized as long as it otherwise conforms to the standard. The most common color is fawn, however Ori Pei may come in any color or pattern, including parti-colors, which are known as "flowered". The coat comes in two types, the Brush Coat, which is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long with an undercoat, giving it a softer texture and the Horse Coat, which is extremely short and often feels harsh and prickly to the touch.

Temperament

These delightful pets get along well with children. They are very devoted to their families. Intelligent and easy to housebreak. They stay small and are commonly mistaken for a Shar-Pei pup.

Height, Weight
Height: 12-15 inches (31-38 cm.)
Weigh 15-30 pounds (7.5-14 kg.)

Health Problems
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Living Conditions

The Ori Pei is good for apartment life. They are moderately active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Exercise

The Ori Pei love to go for walks. They have a moderate exercise demand.

Life Expectancy

About 12 to 15 years.

Grooming

The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Brush and comb with a firm bristle brush and shampoo only when necessary. After bathing, dry him quickly and thoroughly to prevent chill. The creases on the face must be cleaned regularly.

Origin

The Ori Pei is was created in North America in the 1970's. A breeder by the name of Aaron Silver loved the Chinese Shar-Pei breed, but did not like all of the health problems that were commonly associated with it, such as eye tacking, skin problems, and hip dysphasia. She wanted to have a smaller version of the Shar-Pei without all of the health problems. She used the Shar-Pei and Pug to create the Ori Pei. Originally considered a breed in development, the Ori Pei now has a pedigree history up to six generations and has been given full recognition by the FCI.

Group
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Recognition

FCI, APRI, ACHC

Answer 4

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Does anyone own an Ori Pei?
An ori pei is a mix between a pug and shar pei (and no I am not looking for lectures from purebreed owners preaching that mix breeds are evil)

I have just gotten one and just wanted to hear general comments about the dog, temperment and such.

I am also considering getting health insurance for...

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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I'm at a loss where the name "ori" comes from in the mutt you have. But it's most certainly the first time I've actually heard someone use it. Tape works, as well as high powered vacuums. Also there are sprays that claim to "loosen" the pet hair from the furniture and flooring to make vacuuming it up easier. Add: for those who don't know an "ori pei" is a mix between a Pug and a Shar Pei

Answer 7

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Answer 8

The temperment is something you should research before getting a dog. My standard rule of thumb is "if you don't have time to contemplate the type of dog you want and what dog you should get, you don't have the time to take care of a dog." I've noticed that Shar Pei's are very mean nasty dogs, but pugs are fun and high energy. With a mix like that, you can get just about anything.

Also just because I think that purposely mixed breed dogs are wrong to buy doesn't make me HATE animals. I love dogs, all of them, espically the 2 MUTTS that I got from shelters for less then $50 each. But most "designer dogs" are $200-$900 in price. It's not that I hate the dogs, I hate the people that buy them, breed them, and the people that think it's right to do this. I know that you understand the overpopulation issue but maybe before you say too much more you should call your local shelter and ask how many animals they kill each day because no one will take them home? In the MIDWEST alone... (5 states) they kill over 100.000 dogs and cats each week for lack of a home and someone to love them. If these were people, we'd be killing the children in the orphanages. But that's not "right" so we dont do it. Just remember that everytime a "designer dog" is purchased, another 100 dogs in shelters across the US and Canada is killed, this is the equivlent of getting shot in the head. Sounds like fun huh?

Answer 9

I like how you added "and no I am not looking for lectures from purebreed owners preaching that mix breeds are evil"

I think those people are ridiculous, they are not truly dog lovers, only spreading hate.
Overbreeding is a problem, yes, but do not hate mixed breeds.

I think the Ori Pei pictures are really cute!

YOu know, sometimes I like to ask other poeple about thier similar experiences with my breed or medications. Some poeple assume that it means that you are a total idiot and hardly even read your question. Just another opportunity to be condescending. I hope you get some ansers from people who own Ori Pei dogs like you were originally asking. Please dont think that the following comment means that I think you have gotten your dog for "trendy reasons"

I believe that someone has the right to want an Ori Pei as much as I have the right to want a German Shepherd or Rottweiler. Hate me all you want for my beliefs Kaycee_Joey.
Just because someone wants to breed mixed breeds does not neccessarily make them a bad breeder. there are good and bad in everything, everywhere.
There is a huge designer dog trend right now, did you see that Dog Fancy has published a magazine called Desiner dogs? I dont like that there is a ridiculous amount of Labradoodles and Goldendoodles especially.
However, unfortunately this is nothing new, dogs always go in trends. Chihuahua became ridiculously popular after the taco bell commercial and Paris Hilton. In fact it was a celebrity that started the desinger dog trend with a puggle.

As there may be many breeders reproducing Golden Doodles with $$ signs in thier eyes, there still is some that simply love the Goldendoodle mixture and want to share it with other families. How many breeders say themselves on this site that if you are breeding right, you are not making that much money.
Kaycee_Joey, You stated that "Just remember that everytime a "designer dog" is purchased, another 100 dogs in shelters across the US and Canada is killed"
The rule is the same for purebred dogs, in fact many of the dogs in shelters are purebred dogs.
I feel bad for all the animals in the shelters and it seems ridiculous to me that puppies are still being sold in pet stores. I do not judge the people that ask where they can find a petstore to get a puppy, the simply need to be educated, not called an idiot.

I personally only want purebred dogs because I want to know what I am getting and show the dog. I am not getting another for 3 years and I am mildly researching and looking at working bloodlines at my training facility.
When I orignally got my first Rottweiler at 18, I did not research the breed, I did not even know that breeds were bred for different reasons. I just thought they were cute.... :o My breeder did not call me an idiot, Instead he interviewed and educated me. I had to sign up for 6 months minimum training.
I went on to compete in Obedience, Agility and after I retired her from training, We became certified to be a St. John Abulance therapy dog to visit the elderly in nursing homes. We just needed to be educated and I thank my breeder for that. Similarly my trainer who bred German Shepherds was the most "down to earth" person at any of the conformation shows I met and I was proud to be with people like that.

I believe and it is my right, that as long as the breeder is responsible, that there is nothing wrong with wanting or breeding a mixed breed if you love the breed and there are permanent homes for all.

I hope you are very happy with your very cute Ori Pei.

Answer 10

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