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About Knox (Rollalots Mizta Silver Phantom 2100326494)
Knox is a Pedigree Chinese Shar-Pei with a very fancy pedigree name. He has a wonderful nature but needs an owner who knows the breed and has had experience with them. The Chinese Shar-Pei, as the breed is known, is the dog with the wrinkled skin. Some owners do not realise they slowly lose their wrinkles as they get older and are quite disappointed.
This breed is very loyal to its handler, intelligent, playful, active, dominant and brave. It bonds with its family, but is not usually unfriendly towards strangers. The Chinese Shar-Pei is easy-going, calm, independent and devoted and makes a delightful companion and a good watchdog. It needs a firm, but gentle, extremely consistent authority figure and must be taught all humans are above him in the pecking order.
Socialism is important and some Shar-Peis are less dominant than others and mix well with other dogs. They need daily walks to keep them happy, but not over-exercised in the heat as they are sensitive to it, partly due to the wrinkles on its head holding in the heat. Provided they get enough exercise, they will be very peaceful indoors.
The life expectancy of the Shar-Pei is generally up to 10 years.
The Shar-Pei should be brushed regularly. Their coat is NEVER trimmed. The coat sheds a little only during molting periods. Regular bathing is recommended and their harsh coat can sometimes cause a problem with people who are prone to allergies.
Adoption details
The first step is to phone (preferred ) or email Port Macquarie Animal Welfare Service for assessment regarding prospective ownership and pet suitability.
Adoption Application forms must be completed and include a vet reference and photos of yards and fencing. A property inspection will be carried out on properties in the Port Macquarie area.
New dog owners must have a fully secure, fenced yard offering protection from all types of weather, subject to approval by PMAWS.
A 2 week trial period commences on the day of adoption.
All PMAWS dogs & cats are desexed, vaccinated, heart & intestinal wormed, flea & tick treated.
Introducing a Kitten/Cat into a new home (especially where either a dog or cat already lives) can be a difficult challenge. It requires patience, perseverance and supervision.
Once your new kitten/cat arrives home, it should be made to feel safe in its own room - we call this the "sanctuary". \ No other cat or dog should be allowed into this room. The kitten/cat will need bedding, food, water, a view out of a window and somewhere to hide. A good idea in dog and cat families is also a 2 metre tall scratching post, where a kitten/cat can retreat if it needs to.
Keep the kitten/cat in a room for the first few days, then, gradually, using a series of wooden chocks (or similar), open the door slightly to allow paws and noses to meet. It can then be opened further to allow the kitten/cat in and out, but not the older cat or dog in. We recommend that this should be continued for 14 days.
PMAWS urges all owners to keep their cats indoors.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.
