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A couple of health problems common with Ori Pei include respiratory infection, entropion, cherry eye, giardia, demodectic mange, etc.

Ori Pei is a dog that craves human companionship and as a result, loves to always be around its family, as a result, it does not do well with being left alone for a long period of time.

Although Ori Pei has an independent mind that requires a lot of patience from its trainer, it is easy to train as the dog always aims to please. A lot of praise and enticing rewards can get the training done in no time.

If properly socialized, Ori Pei will blend well with strange faces and dogs, in order to achieve this though, it has to be introduced to a couple of strangers and other dogs which will help build its trust with strange faces.

When fully grown, the Ori Pei can reach a height of between 12 to 15 inches with a weight that ranges from 15 pounds to 30 pounds. Its compact size makes it a good travel companion.

The average life expectancy of the Ori Pei is between 12 to 15 years; however, the dog’s activities should be properly monitored so as to enable it to live a long, healthy and happy life.

Ori Pei possesses an inherent Shar Pei gene which makes it very efficient with respect to protecting its house and its owner. It will notify its owners of suspicious people and activities going on around the house. It does not take the safety of its family lightly.

The only time the Ori Pei will bark loudly when it spots strange faces around its vicinity, this can be curbed early by training the dog to know that people you invite over pose no threat. It is very alert and will bark to notify its owner if any threat is suspected. 

Ori Pei’s coat colors can come in white, black, gray or brown.

This breed does not require a lot of exercise. Walks should be limited to at most forty minutes per day, just enough to burn off some energy.