Adopt A Shar Pei

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BENTLEY

Shar Pei

Male, 6 mos

Rockville, MD

Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
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Lady Wrinklebottom

Shar Pei

Female, puppy

Bethesda, MD

Color
White - with Black
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
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Tofu

Shar Pei Chow Chow

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos

Frederick, MD

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
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Adopting a Shar Pei

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Shar Pei - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Chinese Shar-Pei at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $500 and often include vaccinations, spaying or neutering, and sometimes microchipping. To buy a Chinese Shar-Pei puppy from a breeder you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $2,000 or more.

The easiest way to adopt a Chinese Shar-Pei is through a rescue that specializes in them. A great place to start is by creating a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Chinese Shar-Pei or Shar-Pei mix in your area.

Shar Pei fun facts

Fun Facts:

Shar Pei means "sand skin," likely referring to the wrinkly, harsh coat of hair Shar Peis boast from birth.

Shar Peis have blue-black tongues.

Shar Peis bordered on extinction in their native China following the country's prohibition of dogs in 1949.

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Shar Pei Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Shar Pei types to temperament and health issues to popular Shar Pei mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.