Shar Pei

A wrinkled breed with a loyal, serious nature.

The Shar Pei is a Chinese breed known for its distinctive wrinkles and blue-black tongue. Originally used for guarding and fighting, today’s Shar Pei is a loyal and sometimes aloof companion. They are calm and clean dogs that form strong bonds with their family.

Quick Facts

SizeMedium
Breed GroupUtility
Lifespan10–12 Years
Exercise NeedsUp to 1 hour per day
TrainabilityShar Peis can be stubborn and independent. Training should start early and be firm but not harsh.
Grooming NeedsMedium
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyLow
TemperamentLoyal, reserved, and dignified. They are affectionate with family but often aloof with strangers.

Available Shar Peis

22 dogs available
Casper, a 9 months old male Shar Pei available for adoption from Ashbourne Animal Welfare in Derbyshire

Ashbourne Animal Welfare

Casper

Derbyshire
SexMale
Age9 months
BreedShar Pei

Casper is a very striking looking boy who came to us for rehoming as the home he was living in wasn’t meeting his needs, a kind person was helping his owner find Casper a new home.He’s only 9 months old, so hes a big puppy with lots of energy and enthusiasm! He loves people and is always happy to say hello! He’s lived with children, and could go to a home with children over 5yrs. Casper is very affectionate, but he is still young and can be boisterous!He’s lived with other dogs, and had met others dogs whilst with us… he could probably share his home with other dogs again, preferably a spayed female. He’s not used to cats.Casper is said to be okay being left, but as he’s young it wouldn’t be be fair to leave him for long periods. He has been crated in the past, but was spending up to 20+ hours a day in the crate, so may have negative associations with them. He’s had very little training, and will more than likely need to start from the beginning again.As he’s a youngster, he’s got lots of energy and needs plenty of exercise in his new home, as well as mental stimulation to keep his mind busy!

Edie, a 6 years old female Shar Pei available for adoption from Dogs Trust in West Yorkshire

Dogs Trust

Edie

West Yorkshire
SexFemale
Age6 years
BreedShar Pei

Are you right for Edie?Edie is a beautiful 7-year-old Shar Pei who has been waiting to find her forever home longer than any other dog in our centre. She’s spent most of her life with us hoping that someone will see the amazing dog we see. She is very shy initially but with a little time and plenty of treats she will soon be nudging you for a bit of fuss! She’s also worried by other dogs, but she’s proven that in a home where she won’t see them up close, she is a dream. She's been for sleepovers to her handlers home and she was the perfect house guest! Very relaxed, fully housetrained, and happy to just chill out. We know that in a peaceful adult only home where she’ll be the only pet she will thrive.

Gretel, a 4 years old female Shar Pei available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Greater London

Dogs Trust

Gretel

Greater London
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedShar Pei

Are you right for Gretel?Gretel is on the search for her forever home! Gretel would like to be the only dog in the home. Gretel likes people and can have visitors once she has had time to settle into her new environment. She can live with children aged 16+ who are dog-savvy and able to respect her space when needed. She would like her new home to continue with positive, friendly vet visits. Her leave hours could be 2-4 hours, which will need to be built up slowly as she settles into the home. Gretel would love to have a secure, private garden so that she can enjoy time off-lead and allow for plenty of opportunities for her to smell all of the good outdoors smells!

Lola, a 6 years old female Shar Pei available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Greater London

Dogs Trust

Lola

Greater London
SexFemale
Age6 years
BreedShar Pei

Are you right for Lola?Loveable lady Lola is looking for understanding adopters, who could take the time to get to know her gradually, and who have the interest to teach their furry-friend new skills. A sensitive pooch at times, Lola is seeking an adult-only family, who lead a quieter, yet active lifestyle. Her ideal home setup would be somewhere calm and peaceful, where she can settle in at her own pace and enjoy a zoom about in the garden. Lola has been building up her confidence around walking where other dogs are nearby. However, she can be overwhelmed when other dogs come too close to her and would best be suited to quieter walking areas, away from the hustle and bustle of busy town centres or dog parks. Lola must be the only pet in her new abode and will need to wear her muzzle when out in public. She is fully muzzle-trained and has learnt to wear this using positive reinforcement training. Lola would benefit from a secure and private garden that she can enjoy with her family. Lola has some medical considerations that will be discussed with our vet team upon a booking.

Louie, a 9 years old male Shar Pei x Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption from RSPCA in East Sussex

RSPCA

Louie

East Sussex
SexMale
Age9 years
BreedShar Pei x Staffordshire Bull Terrier

If you think you can offer Louie the lifestyle he is looking for and commit to his ongoing training, please fill in the form below.Upon arrival at the shelter Louie was very anxious and untrusting of new people. It has taken several months of care and rehabilitation to turn him into the wonderful boy he has now become (he is a firm favourite amongst the kennel staff).Louie is a very intelligent, determined boy who knows what he wants and when he wants it! He loves to play and a roll in the long grass, he loves water and enjoys the paddling pool. He has a massive toy box in his kennel and spends his day choosing different toys.He is also an incredibly sensitive boy. Louie doesn’t like loud noises, wind or heavy rain. He will flinch at sudden movements and new situations can really worry him. He accepts handling really well from the people he trusts but takes a while to warm to new people. Out and about Louie will ignore everything else that is going on (dogs and people) but does not like it if anyone invades his personal space.Louie is housetrained and knows his name, sit, paw, down, come, speak and leave on command. He mostly walks well on the lead unless he knows he is going somewhere exciting. Louie is muzzle trained for seeing the vet and for formal handling (his paws are very sensitive).Scroll through the gallery of images above or click to openΔdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );You must have an appointment booked after applying to adopt in order to meet the animals.You are welcome to drop off donations at any time or come into our reception office with any enquiries.We are constantly striving to improve all aspects of our work. If you feel we haven’t got something right we have a Branch Complaints Policy to address any issues.For further information about how we manage your data, please read our privacy policy.Registered Charity No. 206630. Copyright RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex 2025. All rights reserved.

Murphy, a 10 months old male Shar Pei available for adoption from St Giles Animal Welfare in Somerset

St Giles Animal Welfare

Murphy

Somerset
SexMale
Age10 months
BreedShar Pei

With your love and support I know my life is going to be so much happier, healthier and whole.We never rehome an animal without careful assessment and a home visit.Every animal is neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before leaving for its new home.If you are interested in rehoming one of the many cats*, dogs** or small animals looking for their forever home, please, email your completed application form.*For cats only you can make an appointment to view our rescued cats without submitting an application form. Please note, we will only be able to show you the cats available on the day of your arrival. We cannot guarantee which cats are available from when you booked your appointment to the day of your visit.**only send in a application form if you think you have found your ideal canine companion.All of the animals we have available for adoption are able to be viewed on this website and in person during your pre-booked appointment with a member of our rescue team.Our main aim is to ensure that all the animals in our care have the most comfortable stay possible until they are able to find their forever homes, therefore, we do not allow visitors to walk around the rescue centre to view the dogs. We have found this to be very stressful for the dogs and can give the prospective adopter an unfair reflection of their true personality. For this reason we have an appointment only policy.Companies House No. 15090999Opening TimesMorning: 10am till 12pmAfternoon: 2pm till 4pmAny queries, please contact:Director – Jack LinnellJack@stgilesanimalcentre.co.ukWelfare Supervisor – Komala@sgaw.co.ukMarketing/Fundraising enquiries – marketing@stgilesanimalcentre.co.ukMade with for our rescues

Narla, a 5 years old female Shar Pei available for adoption from Wolfwood in Lancashire

Wolfwood

Narla

Lancashire
SexFemale
Age5 years
BreedShar Pei

This beautiful lady is Narla, a 5 year old Shar Pei crossbreed. She walks well on the lead and we are socializing her with other dogs to get her a bit more used to them.Narla is quite wary of people when she first meets them, but once she has accepted someone she is a loving dog. Narla requires a home that has experience of guard breeds as she has shown some guarding in a home environment. We believe that with firm but fair leadership Narla will make a fantastic dog. No children. If you would like to meet Narla please get in touch on 07931220094.

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