Whats the difference between a horse coat and a brush coat?
Length essentially, a horse coat has a very short coat (like a horse). A brush coat can be up to one inch in length. Both types of coat in their correct form should be harsh to touch and offstanding from the body…..basicly prickly. The name” Shar-Pei ” means sand skin and this name is indicative of the rough coat. You will find soft coated shar-pei, but they are not correct. A good shar-pei coat will generally give you a rash? This may not sound like a dog you want to cuddle but if you stick on your pants and a long sleeved top you should be safe. Remember this is one of the few things that make this breed the unique creature it is.
