Shar Pei puppies and dogs in Minnesota

Butch (better known as “Buddy”) is the sweetest, most lovable goofball and just a big baby at heart! Buddy had a rocky start to life, but you’d never know it from the amount of love he has to give. He is an absolute sweetheart who loves to snuggle and give kisses, adores his people, and is happiest when he’s right there with his humans. He’s affectionate, enthusiastic, and just genuinely happy to be included in whatever you’re doing. Give this boy some love and he’ll return it tenfold. Buddy also loves other dogs and really needs a canine sibling in his forever home. A dog who is his size or bigger would be ideal - a big brother or sister who who can show him the ropes, help him learn appropriate doggy manners, and, of course, keep up with his enthusiasm for playtime. Buddy is potty-trained, crate-trained, and leash-trained. He settles in his crate without complaint, and he sleeps like a log through the night. He also does fine being left for 4-5 hours during the day while his foster mom work. Buddy loves going for walks and he likes to go slowly and sniff everything. He is still perfecting his on-leash manners but he doesn’t pull when he sees other humans, dogs, or small critters. He does have one important quirk: Buddy will not potty while on leash, so a securely fenced backyard is a must for his forever home. Buddy is still very much a puppy, so he’s looking for a family who understands that he has some growing up to do. He would benefit tremendously from basic training classes and a family willing to help him learn manners, boundaries, and how to be the best big boy he can be. One of his current projects is learning that jumping up to say hello isn’t polite. He loves to jump up on people, but he’s a big, strong guy who doesn’t quite know his own size yet! He’s working on it, and consistency and positive training will go a long way. Like any good puppy, Buddy also enjoys chewing and counter-surfing. His new home will need to be puppy-proofed and ready to help him make good choices. The good news? He LOVES playing with his toys and is easily redirected, so he’s learning quickly which things he can and can’t chew. As for cats, we don’t know yet. Buddy doesn’t seem to have a particularly strong prey drive, so he may do just fine with a cat after a slow, thoughtful introduction, but given his size, enthusiasm, and desire to play, a cat-free or dog-savvy-cat home would be the easiest match. Buddy hasn’t lived with kids, but given his personality he would likely be wonderful with them! However, because he is basically a joyful, giant toddler who doesn’t know his own strength, older kids are a better fit than littles. He’s simply big enough and enthusiastic enough to accidentally knock over smaller children. At the end of the day, Buddy is a big, goofy, affectionate baby who is looking for a family willing to give him some guidance, teach him the basics, and then spoil him absolutely rotten. He has so much love to give, and he’s ready to find the people who will show him just how good life can be. This baby walrus is waiting for his forever family, and whoever gets him is going to be loved very, very much. ❤️ Buddy’s Adoption Requirements: 🐶 A canine sibling: preferably his size or larger who can play with him and help show him the ropes 🌳 A fenced yard: Buddy does not potty on leash, so a fenced yard is a must Apply to adopt at www.campcompanion.org Adoption fee: $450 + tax

Hi, I’m Thor… I’m a male Chinese Shar-Pei puppy with soft brown wrinkles and a whole lot of love to give. My owner was moving and couldn’t take me along, so I came to Animal Ark to find a new family. I’m still just a baby — curious, sweet, and learning about the world one sniff at a time. I’m a medium-sized boy, healthy, and ready to start the next chapter of my life with someone who’ll help me grow up confident and loved. The American Kennel Club describes my breed as steadfastly loyal to family, but standoffish with strangers. We are strong, regal, independent guardians famous for intelligence and loyalty. The Shar Pei is a serene dog, but they will meet a perceived threat with tenacity and vigor. Training and socialization are essential. If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a gentle heart and the cutest little face folds… I’m your guy.

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.    Bernard is a wonderfully sweet and expressive Shar-Pei x Pug who has finally learned how to be a dog, and he’s loving every minute of it. This big softie is incredibly affectionate — if you let him, he’ll gently kiss your face like it’s his life mission. He loves greeting his person with pure joy, sometimes so excited he forgets about going outside and instead insists on getting all his welcome-home pets first. Thanks to Embark, we did a DNA test to confirm her is 89% Shar Pei and 11% pug! He’s a happy, goofy boy who can match your energy perfectly. If you’re excited, he’s excited; if you’re calm, he’ll flop down and relax beside you — ideally in his chair, which he has very proudly claimed. He gets along great with cats and lets them do their thing, and he’s also made excellent progress with the other dogs in the home. He’ll even share gentle licks with them. Bernard listens well when treats are involved and knows how to sit, but recall is not his strong suit — especially around small critters. Given the chance, he will bolt, and the squirrels of the world definitely get a bark or two. He walks decently on leash but needs secure handling and careful door-watching. He’s still learning how to tell his person when he needs to go outside, so monitoring his water intake is important. While he has never pooped inside, he may pee if he drinks too much too quickly without a trip out. He also has a love for paper — any paper — and will happily snack on whatever he can reach, including toilet paper. Outdoors he enjoys eating grass and plants, so supervision is a must. Bernard enjoys soft toys and doesn’t destroy them. He loves chews too, but once they get narrow he’ll snap them and swallow the pieces, so those need supervision. You can absolutely be silly and playful with him — he thrives on that goofy connection. He may bark sometimes when left home alone, and while he’ll occasionally sleep with the rest of the household, he still gets a bit nervous around one of the other Shar-Pei. Even so, they’ve made great progress together. Bernard is a genuinely great dog — affectionate, silly, eager to bond, and full of personality. If his foster could keep another animal, he’d never be leaving. He’s more than ready to love someone wholeheartedly and make coming home the best part of your day. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.    ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there***Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) August 14, 2026, 7:56 pm

Meet Cruz! This handsome big boy has a larger-than-life personality and a heart just as big. Cruz is incredibly loving, playful, confident, and smart. He walks around like he owns the place, making friends wherever he goes and winning people over with his happy, goofy charm. Cruz has been waiting for his forever home since he was just 6 weeks old, and we can't understand why this amazing boy keeps getting overlooked. He has so much love to give and is more than ready to find a family of his own. Cruz is social and does well with other dogs. He loves being around people and is always ready for fun, whether it's going for a walk, playing with his favorite toys, or soaking up all the attention he can get. He's also walking beautifully on a leash and enjoys exploring the world with his people. If you're looking for a dog that will keep you smiling, shower you with affection, and be your loyal sidekick on every adventure, Cruz is your guy. He's a happy, playful, affectionate love bug with a big personality and an even bigger heart. All he needs now is the forever family he's been waiting so patiently to find. Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

Have you ever heard on the TV, well a hoarder's house has been raided and ... animals have been seized and sent to the pound or rescue organizations in the area.... WELL, we are FROM just that kind of situation :( The good thing is we were SAVED... the bad thing is that we had to ENDURE the neglect and disgusting home. The BEST thing is we were ALL SAVED by a rescue group who REFUSED to leave even ONE behind...... 30 dogs/pups ALL AT ONCE has been taxing and motivating for the rescuers. If you watch our video, the situation was very very challenging but our rescuers worked their butts off to save us. We are almost all ready for adoption, all the pups are social and ready for their furever homes! The young adults and adults are a little more shy but have been working really hard with our rescuers to be ready for YOU!! We are a unique "breed" mix, lol. Aunts/Uncles/Parents/SIblings... all "living" together. We have Shar Pei, Scruffy dogs, Pit Bull, and maybe Spaniel mixed in there :D We are all pretty much medium sized, 20-50# and cute as HECK!! If you have ever wanted to adopt a rescued dog that NEEDS the best home, WE ARE WAITING RIGHT HERE!!! Please watch our video, empathize with us AND our rescue family and ADOPT!!!! SO SO SO MANY LIVES DEPEND ON IT!! Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX only)

Miss Bea’s journey really started when she was rescued along with 30 other dogs on the property due to an extreme hoarding situation. She was one of two mamas that just had her babies and she was so glad to be reunited with them at the rescue! She raised 8 of those babies and her sister raised the other 9 pups! They survived a horrible situation and both Miss Bea and her sister, Betsy (also available for adoption), were just wonderful mamas. Now it is THEIR TURN to find homes!!! Miss Bea's foster moms adore her and here is what they have to say, " We knew the task to foster Miss Bea was going to be a slow process. We had been briefed about her being feral and was familiar after fostering her son, sweet Hondo, what it would take. With some love, patience, and a bit of know how , she has turned into my little “happy to see me” shadow (see her videos!!). She has a big bark for a little girl but it is only when appropriate. Loves yummy treats and affection from the people she knows and trust so much so she will paw at you to keep going. She isn’t the biggest fan of going for walks because outside can be scary sometimes but does have some leash confidence. She has no issues with being in the presence of kids. She is great with our other dog and is potty and kennel trained. We couldn’t pick her up for months but now she just plops on me like we have known each other our whole lives. Miss Bea needs a special home that will give her the time and gentleness to allow her to open up." Bea has been given a NEW LIFE and she is ready to SHARE THAT LIFE and HOPE WITH YOU!!! PLEASE ADOPT!! Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)