Chinese Shar-Pei Puppies For Sale near Menifee, CA

With a unique face and endless wrinkles, the Chinese Shar-Pei definitely stands out in a crowd. Although they aren’t as snuggly as some other breeds, these loyal, devoted pups love being with family and keeping an eye on their homes. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-60 pounds and stand 18-20 inches tall.

Chinese Shar-Peis are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They get along well with children and pets as long as they’ve been socialized, but they may try to fight with other dogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Shar-Peis need quite a bit of outdoor exercise. They should be taken for long walks or given time to play each day. This breed also enjoys agility, herding, and tracking. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

The Chinese Shar-Pei’s coat comes in two varieties, both with hard fur. The horsecoat variety is short, prickly, and bristly, while the brushcoat has longer hair. There’s also a less common bearcoat variety, which is double-coated. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Chinese Shar-Peis are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Shar-Peis are happy indoors or outdoors as long as they have a cool, comfortable place to sleep and be close to you. The overheat easily though, so it’s best to keep them indoors or in colder climates. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.