Dogs with wrinkles!!!!!
Just because a dog has wrinkles, they shouldn’t be considered old!!! In fact, the breeds that we are most familiar with that have wrinkles are loved because of those wrinkles. However, wrinkles are caused by an excess of skin, which if not cared for properly, can cause significant health problems for the dogs.
St. Bernards are known for their size and good nature, but they are subject to wrinkles around the eyes which cause the lids to droop and can cause visual problems. The eyes of this breed tend to water and should be cleaned periodically, so they don’t crust which could lead to clogged ducts around the eyes.
The entry from August 10th reflected the breed of the week, which was the pug. The pug also has wrinkles in their skin due to the excess of skin they carry, mostly located around the face. One of the special care requirements of this wrinkly breed is to clean between the wrinkles and creases of skin often as irritations and infections can result if proper cleaning is not done consistently. I know I’ve shown pictures of the pugs, but I can’t resist showing another.
The dog that is the most famous for its wrinkles is the Chinese Shar-pei. This is a dog that originated from China and is known for little else except their appearance because of their wrinkles. Many shy away from the Shar-pei because they believe their skin (wrinkles) will lead to excessive skin and health problems. However, the skin conditions of Shar-peis are usually not caused by their wrinkles, but rather a hereditary skin condition. Proper brushing of these dogs and a weekly bath should minimize the skin conditions and Shar-peis should be obtained from a good qualified breeder. This will minimize the risk of any hereditary skin condition. And now for some wrinkly pictures!!!
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