The Shar Pei is an ancient Chinese hunting and fighting breed whose name literally means 'sand skin'.
FACT SHEET
Wrinkle lovers – the Shar Pei is full of them!
Anyone not prepared to put in the groundwork. Shar Pei are naturally suspicious of strangers and other dogs so early training and socialisation are essential.
Chinese Shar Pei
None
China
Medium
A bit smaller than a Labrador.
Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.
Smooth
Dogs that you mainly just need to polish! But be warned - short haired dogs moult all the time!
Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok
11 years
Maybe
MEET SOME OF OUR SHAR PEI BREEDERS
SharFarrPei
We are Lisa & Rob, located in the UK. The proud & responsible owners of beautiful, health tested Shar Pei. Our Shar Pei boast an individual personality with a distinctive appearance, each with their own character and wonderful charm. They are loved and cared for just like any family member should be. All our dogs are health tested.
Tailwise is consistently rated as Excellent
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