Chinese Shar-Pei
A.K.A. :Shar-Pei, Shar Pei
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Breeds by Group | Non-Sporting |
Breeds by Trait | Good With Kids |
Overview: | The Chinese Shar-Pei is a loving, yet independent breed. He requires early obedience training and should probably have a patient owner who doesn't mind a serious dog who has a mind of his own. |
Breed Group: | Non-Sporting |
Weight (lbs): | 45-60 |
Height (in): | 18-20 |
Colors: | Any solid color, including sable. |
Coat: | There are two varieties. Both have very hard coats. The horse coat variety's coat is short and bristly. The brush coat variety has longer hair. The brush coat is considered inferior to the horse coat variety. Both coat's types should be straight and |
Character: | Chinese Shar-Peis are brave, loyal, and dominant. This breed is often less than obedient, so need special training. |
Temperament: | This breed bonds easily with its family, but is also friendly toward strangers. They are good with children and get along with other household pets, as long as proper socialization has taken place at a young age. They may fight with other dogs. |
Care: | The Chinese Shar-Pei must have its coat groomed occasionally with a soft brush. The skin folds must be checked and cleaned thoroughly on a regular basis. |
Training: | This breed requires consistent training from a firm handler. |
Activity: | Chinese Shar-Peis need a large amount of outdoor exercise. |
Country of Origin: | China |
Health Issue: | This breed may have kidney problems and some hereditary skin problems. |
Life Expectancy: | up to 10 |
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Peiton - Chinese Shar-Pei / Shepherd Dog For Adoption

Chinese Shar-Pei
Male, Adult
USA Salinas, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei / Shepherd. Hi! I'm Peiton, your future loyal buddy! I love playing with my dog friends and exploring every nook and cranny of our play area....
BOSWELL - Chinese Shar-Pei (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Chinese Shar-Pei
Male, Senior
USA Derwood, MD, USA
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei (medium coat). Looking for a calm, loyal, and loving companion? Boswell might just be your perfect match. This 8-year-old boy is the definition of a...
Boba spike - Shar Pei (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Chinese Shar-Pei
Male, Adult
USA El Centro, CA, USA
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Shar Pei (short coat).
Walter White ***ADOPTED*** - Shar Pei (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Chinese Shar-Pei
Male, Baby
Canada Prescott, Ontario, Canada
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Shar Pei (short coat). Walter White is a cream horse coat neutered male, who will be 4 months old September 1/2025. He is a pure delight! This smart inquisitive little...
Bane - Shar Pei (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Chinese Shar-Pei
Male, Young
USA Crete, IL, USA
Date listed: 09/03/2025
Dog Breed: Shar Pei (medium coat). Bane is a calm Shar pei who takes a minute to open up, but once he does he’ll give you the random zoomies and paw taps to your leg for...
Pei Pei - Shar Pei Dog For Adoption

Chinese Shar-Pei
Male, Adult
USA Dana Point, CA, USA
Date listed: 08/27/2025
Dog Breed: Shar Pei. Hi Toni, Mikayla drafted Pei Pei’s bio below. Let me know if you have any questions. Hope he will find a good home soon! Pei Pei is a...
SNOW - Chinese Shar-Pei (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Chinese Shar-Pei
Female, Adult
USA Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Date listed: 09/17/2025
Dog Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei (medium coat). Meet Snow, the adolescent Sharpei! Snow has had quite the glow-up since her arrival to the Shelter – initially reserved and...
RUFFLES - Chinese Shar-Pei (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Chinese Shar-Pei
Male, Adult
USA Pasadena, CA, USA
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei (medium coat). Ruffles weighs around 60 pounds, but he doesn't let that stop him from being a super snuggly lap dog! Aside from snuggling, Ruffles'...
Inka - Shar Pei (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Chinese Shar-Pei
Female, Adult
USA St. Louis Park, MN, USA
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Shar Pei (short coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Meet Inka – The Loyal,...
Bella - Shar Pei Dog For Adoption

Chinese Shar-Pei
Female, Adult
USA Enfield, CT, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Dog Breed: Shar Pei. To adopt please fill out an adoption application. Bella is a 3yo female purebred Sharpei who was surrendered by her owner in Memphis who could no longer...
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