Shar Pei Dog for Sale

In the 1980s, it was extremely difficult to find a quality Shar Pei dog for sale. Small numbers of these strange-looking dogs were introduced from China to the USA in the early 1970s to save the breed from extinction in the Peoples’ Republic of China. Several hundreds Shar Pei dogs were brought to the USA to become the foundation stock for the American variety of the breed. The new breed completed the requirements for recognition by the AKC only in 1991. The CKC registered the breed a year later. Today, most canine registries and kennel clubs recognize this breed in the Non-sporting group.

Today, a Shar Pei dog for sale costs about the same as a dog of any other breed. The breed is no longer rare; there are about 100,000 dogs registered worldwide. Present-day Shar Pei dogs are used mostly as family companions and watchdogs, but they are able to do almost any task. In China, these dogs were kept in most farms. They helped people with herding the cattle, protecting the property, and hunting wild pigs.

The common mistake of people who want to buy a Shar Pei dog for sale is lack of knowledge on the personality and training requirements for the Shar Pei. Many people are attracted by pictures of wrinkled puppies and buy them on impulse. Though intelligent and devoted to the owners, these dogs are not the easiest ones in terms of training. A Shar Pei puppy needs early socialization and obedience training. Otherwise, these dogs tend to become stubborn and dominating. All Shar Pei dogs have a strong protective instinct. They should be trained to accept friendly strangers and distinguish between a friend and a foe.

If you plan to show your Shar Pei, you need a high quality dog from a reputable kennel. Prior to purchasing a dog, learn the breed standard or ask a specialist to help with the choice of a puppy. Ask the breeder to show you both parents of the puppy and watch the puppy playing with the littermates to determine its personality. In a good kennel, every Shar Pei dog for sale is provided with a health guarantee, registration papers, and a pedigree.