Chinese Shar Peis - Breeders - General Information

Chinese Shar Peis - Breeders - How You Can Adopt a Dog

If fascination by the looks and character of a Shar-Pei and lifestyle with a new friend can be envisioned, an application form with any Shar-Pei rescue can be filled out. Most rescues will want to make sure that a Shar-Pei will be adopted into an indoor home, as the Shar-Pei is considered a family-oriented breed. Moreover, a surrendered dog needs time to re-adjust, which is easier to do in a loving home. Placing a rescue Shar-Pei outside may cause both physical and psychological trauma on the part of the dog.

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A volunteer from a rescue group will certainly visit a prospective owners house/apartment to see if the environment provided will suit the Shar-Pei. With many dog breeds, a fence is a requirement. However, each case is individual.

In the application form, your habits, previous experience with pets and prospective owners attitude are likely to show. Once your application form has been approved, it is time a suitable Shar-Pei was found. It goes without saying, the result of an adoption process should be a match that will satisfy all parts: the dog, the new owner and the rescue organization. The dog's satisfaction should be placed first. Most rescues will travel to another state or country to help you adopt the Shar-Pei desired.

If finding it hard to settle into a routine with a new pet or any other problems are experienced whereby coping is impossible, the rescue organization will take the Shar-Pei back according to a signed contract.

In all probability, a rescue will require all other pets in the home to be spayed/neutered. Nevertheless, this requirement is only intended to help stop overpopulation of dogs and each case will be considered on an individual basis.

A fee (about $150) is charged to spay/neuter the dogs in rescues. Any donation, whether it is money, dog food or volunteer time and care are welcome. If adoption of rescue Shar-Peis is still desired, one can start the process immediately.

Chinese Shar Peis - Breeders - Rescues Links

Chinese Shar Peis - Breeders - Rescues Links - US

California Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue - Volunteers with their history, links to useful Shar-Pei sites, and other information.

Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue - A non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and adoption of purebred Chinese Shar-Pei. MD.

Dominion Chinese Shar-Pei Club and Rescue - Virginia organization with photographs and profiles of available dogs, adoption application, rescue stories, new owner's tips, and links.

North American Shar-Pei Rescue - Networks and advertises dogs for Shar-Pei rescue groups in the United States and Canada. Available dogs, adoption and volunteer applications, breed information and care, policies, and links.

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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.

Tennessee Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue - Contains information on available Shar-Peis for adoption, adopting process tips and success stories. A great number of photos.

Chinese Shar Peis - Breeders - Rescues Links - International

Shar-Pei Rescue - Rescue located in Germany.

Chinese Shar Peis - Breeders - General Information Links

Books About Dogs - Shar-Pei - Books on care, behavior, training and health issues in Shar-Peis.

Chinese Shar-Peis - A short summary on the Shar-Pei breed and book links.

Chinese Shar-Pei Breed Profile - Some interesting facts from Shar-Pei history and health issues.

Chinese Shar-Pei Breeders - History and description of the breed plus breeders located in Canada.

Dr Vidt's Web Site - Specialist in veterinary dermatology and a Shar-Pei dog owner. Offers health information and various articles on Shar-Pei health disorders.

NZKC - Shar-Peis - Official breed standard, general information on the Shar-Pei, breeders located in New Zealand, and recommended readings.

Phoebe the Bearcoat Shar-Pei - Dedicated to a bearcoat Shar-Pei. History of the breed and pictures.

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Shar-Pei - The Shar-Pei breed standard of Kennel Club, London. Links.

Shar-Pei Breed Profile - History, description, and main characteristics outline.

Shar-Pei Heaven - Dedicated to lost Shar-Peis. Pictures and comments.

Shar-Pei Information - Brief appearance, character and handling outline.

Shar-Pei Issues - Articles and information on Shar-Pei health and breeding issues.

Shar-Pei Search Engine - Links to worldwide Shar-Pei breeders, clubs, shows and breed information.

Chinese Shar Peis - Breeders - Other Chinese Shar Peis sites

Chinese Shar Peis Information - Shar-Peis are medium-sized muscular dogs, famous for their coarse wrinkled coat and their bluish-black tongue. There are an abundance of wrinkles in puppies, however, wrinkles should be limited to the muzzle and neck in adult dogs. The Shar-Pei's coat color palette is extremely rich. Solid colors, brown, beige, tan and black are among the sixteen acceptable. Shar-Peis have a large head with a broad flat skull. Their eyes are dark, small almond-shaped. The triangular ears are rather thick. The medium length tail can be either straight or curved across the back.

18-20 inches.

Chinese Shar Peis Pictures - Shar-Peis originated in China about 2000 years ago. It is an ancient breed, whose past is rather complicated and tragic. The Shar-Pei is an outstanding breed, as its appearance and temperament are almost incomparable with any other dog breed.

The Shar-Pei is a moderate sturdy dog, whose head seems a bit large for the body. The Shar-Pei carries its wrinkled head proudly and assertively. The wrinkles cover the face, withers and the whole body of a puppy. When the dog grows older, the wrinkles on the body disappear. Only the head and neck stay wrinkled. However, those skin folds can be more obvious in some adult dogs than in others.

Chinese Shar Peis Puppies - Shar-Peis belong to the utility non-sporting group of dog breeds. They possess amazingly peculiar looks, dignified character, intelligence and interesting history. Being one of very ancient breeds, the Shar-Pei was already known in 202-220 AD. As far as the origin of the Shar-Pei is concerned, its black tongue indicates the Chow-chow as either its relative or an ancestor.

The Shar-Pei is a strong compact dog, whose hallmark, besides a bluish-black tongue, is a prickly coat, which is so loose that wrinkles form on the face, withers and body. In the adult Shar-Pei the wrinkles are not so evident and may be confined only to the muzzle and withers. Puppies look as though they have been wrapped in velvet blankets. Their "sleepy" expression is due to the skin drooping on the deep-set eyes.

Chinese Shar Peis Rescues - Shar-Peis are strong dogs of a muscular build, whose loose skin enabled them to be fighting dogs in the past. They are capable of twisting away if grabbed and held tight by a dog in a fight. At the same time, the coat of the Shar-Pei is so prickly and "sand-like," that the Shar-Pei's opponent will dislike the feel of it in its mouth and retreat.

The loose skin comes in folds or "wrinkles." The wrinkled face and body make Shar-Peis unique in the canine world. Also, the Shar-Pei is one of the two dogs having a black tongue, the other being the Chow-chow. The typical coat colors are black, brown, blue, cream, tan and other solid colors.

Chinese Shar Peis - Chinese Shar-Peis have a very peculiar appearance. They are compact dogs of medium size. Their coat is harsh and loose, making them look so different from other dogs. These dogs also have a "hippopotamus like muzzle," a high set tail, and very small ears. Famous wrinkles cover the head, neck and body. Puppy Shar-Peis are wrinkled all over. However, this feature is limited to the head, neck and withers in the adult dog.

The dog's head is rather large. The small deep-set eyes are dark and almond-shaped. Tiny ears are thick, triangular in shape and slightly rounded at the tips. The ears lie flat against the head of the dog. The muzzle is broad. The nose is large and dark. The Shar-Pei's tongue, the roof of the mouth, gums and flews are bluish-black. A pink tongue is a disqualification.