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Ori-Pei

The charming Ori-Pei, with its endearing wrinkles and playful demeanor, is a delightful companion. This mix of Pug and Shar-Pei is perfect for families, offering loyalty and love. Its adaptability and moderate exercise needs make it ideal for both urban and suburban homes.

12-15 years
Lifespan
Height: 30 - 38 cm
Size
Characteristics
The Ori-Pei is a designer dog breed, a cross between the Pug and Chinese Shar-Pei. It typically has a compact, muscular build with a distinctive wrinkled face. Known for its affectionate and sociable nature, the Ori-Pei thrives in family settings. It is adaptable to various living environments but requires regular exercise to maintain health.
Distribution Range of the Ori-Pei
The Ori-Pei is not a wild animal but a designer dog breed, which is a cross between a Pug and a Shar-Pei. As such, it does not have a native region in the wild. It was developed in the United States during the 1970s.
Ori-Pei's Habitat
Environmental Conditions
As a domestic breed, the Ori-Pei is typically found in home environments. It thrives in moderate climates as it is sensitive to extreme temperatures, particularly heat due to its brachycephalic (short-snouted) nature.
Ecological Niche
The Ori-Pei does not have a natural ecological niche as it is a domesticated breed. It is bred for companionship and thrives in environments where it can interact with humans and have access to regular exercise and socialization opportunities.