Shar Pei Hindquarters and Forequarters
November 28, 2008 by Dwight
Filed under About Shar Pei
Forequarters
The Shar-Pei’s shoulders are very strong and muscular. They are well laid back and sloping. The forelegs when viewed from the front are straight and moderately spaced. The elbows are also very close to the body. From the side, the forelegs are straight and the pasterns are strong and very flexible. When viewed from the side, the forelegs are straight, the pasterns are strong and flexible. The bone is significant and moderate in length but never weighty. Some owners prefer to remove the front dewclaws but removal of them is optional. Shar-Pei feet are moderate in size and toes are compact.
Hindquarters
The hindquarters of the Shar-Pei are very strong and brawny. They are moderately angulated. The metatarsi are another name for hocks and are relatively short, perpendicular to the ground, and parallel to each other when viewed from the rear. As for the feet, rear dewclaws must be removed.
