Chinese Shar Pei Dog Breed Profile

Over the past 15 years, the  Chinese Shar Pei Dog has put a new wrinkle on dog ownership throughout the world. The Chinese Shar Pei was so rare that this breed was threatened with extinction in the 1970's, a Hong Kong Fancier was instrumental in importing this regal, alert and intelligent medium-sized dog to the US, where Chinese Shar Pei breeding programs were set up and have since increased the breeds' numbers to more than 35,000 in North America alone.

The Chinese Shar Pei is not the dog for everyone. Shar Peis are intensely loyal and protective of their home and family, with a natural aloofness towards strangers and aggressiveness towards other pets (they prefer humans!) A firm hand and early and consistent obedience training for your Shar Pei puppy is an absolute must! In the proper circumstances, the Chinese Shar-Pei makes an excellent loving pet and watch dog. Weekly brushing of the Shar Pei's short, harsh coat is the only grooming required.

Chinese Shar Pei Dog Breed Rescue

• California Shar-Pei Rescue - Photographs and profiles of available dogs and adoption application.
• Dominion Chinese Shar-Pei Club and Rescue - Virginia organization with photographs and profiles of available dogs, adoption application, rescue stories, tips for new owners, and links.
• Kentucky Shar-Pei Rescue - Photographs and profiles of available dogs, adoption application, breed information, basic training tips, and links.
• Mid-Atlantic Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue - Rescuing dogs in in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. Adoption and sponsorship opportunities, pictures of available dogs, volunteer needs, and links.
• Misty's Chinese Shar Pei Rescue and Adoption - Referral service for dogs in need of homes. Photographs, profiles, and contact information for available dogs, message board, and links.
• North American Shar Pei Rescue - Networks and advertises dogs for rescue groups in the United States and Canada. Pictures of available dogs, adoption and volunteer applications, breed information and care, policies, and links.

• Northern Nevada Shar-Pei Rescue - Pictures of available dogs and contact information.
• Operation Scarlet - List of upcoming events, breed history, and memorials. Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
• Rescue A Shar-Pei - Illinois/Indiana group with profiles of available dogs, online application, success stories, merchandise, breed news, and links to other rescue organizations.
• Shar-Pei Rescue League of Texas - Volunteer organization located in Abilene. Includes pet list with pictures of adoptable dogs and contact information.
• Sharpei Rescue UK - Desciprions of dogs in need of homes and a list of rescue contacts.
• TnT Sharpei Rescue - Rescues shelter dogs and dogs in situations of cruelty and neglect. Adoption application, description of the breed standard, and success stories. Mission, British Columbia, Canada.
• We Luv Paws - Pictures of available dogs and contact information. Kansas City, Missouri.
• Wrinkled Rescue - Applications for adoption or fostering, pictures and descriptions of available dogs, and news. Amanda, Ohio.

Chinese Shar Pei Dog Breed Information

• Chinese Shar-pei - American Kennel Club breed standard.
• Chinese Shar-Pei Dominion - Advice, guides, links to clubs and organizations, breeders list, health and fitness tips, and rescue contacts.
• Shar-Pei Canadiana - Articles about health, temperament, and other helpful information on the breed.
• Shar-Pei Message Boards and Discussion Forums - Resource for breed enthusiasts to get help and information from other owners, and post dog poems, stories and pictures.
• Shar-Pei Search Engine - Links to worldwide Shar-Pei breeders, clubs, shows and breed information.