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

23 dogs available
Bailey, a 12 years old male Shar Pei available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Greater Manchester

Dogs Trust

Bailey

Greater Manchester
SexMale
Age12 years
BreedShar Pei

Are you right for Bailey?Is Bailey right for you?I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you a match.

Casso, a 4 years old male Shar Pei available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Kent

Dogs Trust

Casso

Kent
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedShar Pei

Are you right for Casso?Is Casso right for you?I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you a match.

Cleo, a 2 years old female Shar Pei available for adoption from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in Greater London

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Cleo

Greater London
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedShar Pei

Meet lovely Cleo!Sweet Cleo arrived at Battersea as a gift, due to a change in her owners circumstances. Cleo's previous owner described her as a great girl who loves a cuddle with her people. She was notably wary of strangers in history and has been worried around new people on site. Cleo has proven to be a sensitive girl during her stay. Although she warms up to people quickly when given the opportunity to approach in her own time, she is still worried of life and sensitive to loud noises and busy places. Cleo is therefore looking for a home away from the hustle and bustle of city life, in a quiet location where she can work on her confidence building.She has been spending time in an office where she has settled and become a bit more relaxed.She has met many dogs while she has been with us, and has shown to really want to play with steadier dogs who aren't overbearing, and has proven to have some really lovely social skills once she gains confidence and begins to come out of her shell around the other dog.Cleo could potentially live with a steady dog in her new home, that would allow her the opportunity to gain confidence without being overwhelmed. Cleo has also lived with 2 cats in her previous home and would reportedly cuddle and play with them. She could therefore potentially live with a confident cat in her new home.Once she builds trust with her people, Cleo has proven to have a wonderful personality with lots of love to give and cannot wait to share this with her future person! If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Cleo, you can e-mail our rehoming team on rehoming@battersea.org.uk to register your interest.We ask every customer to first complete our online form we discuss an individual animal, so if you have not filled in our form yet you can find the details on how to do so here https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehome/dogsPlease be aware that we have a large amount of interest in rehoming our animals, so we are only able to contact those that are a match for the dog you have contacted us about.

Flipper, a 2 years old female Shar Pei available for adoption from RSPCA in East Sussex

RSPCA

Flipper

East Sussex
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedShar Pei

Flipper came in on the 12th of May via another rescue. She was an unclaimed stray. She is currently waiting for an operation on her eyelids to fix the entropian (when the eyelashes turn inwards and irritate the eyes) so is not quite ready yet.Flipper is a friendly, affectionate girl who enjoys a fuss. She likes to play with either soft, squeaky toys or you!! Flipper knows how to sit, walks well on the lead and appears to be housetrained.She has been very sociable with other dogs so far at the shelter.Flipper is looking for an experienced owner. We may consider older children who are very dog experienced.Δ document.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 2026. All rights reserved.Support local animals in need AND be in with a chance to win a monthly JACKPOT of £25,000!!! Plus other prizes You can now play from just £1 a week, helping us continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals across our community. Find out more here.

Gears, a 7 years old male Jack Russell Terrier x Shar Pei available for adoption from Last Chance Hotel in Cornwall

Last Chance Hotel

Gears

Cornwall
SexMale
Age7 years
BreedJack Russell Terrier x Shar Pei

Gears is a 7 year old JRT X Shar PeiNo children or other pets please for this boy.Sadly Gears owner is unwell and can no longer provide the care he needs.Gears will need a savvy home with someone that's prepared to put the time into his training.Because of the owner's health issues Gears has not been walked out in the outside world for a while.He can be boisterous and gets a little over excited at times, but soon calms down.Have you a savvy home to offer this boy?Please note this dog has not been assessed by LCH and remains with owner until a foster home is secured.(Gears location is the Somerset area .)

Lola, a 7 years old female Shar Pei available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Greater London

Dogs Trust

Lola

Greater London
SexFemale
Age7 years
BreedShar Pei

Are you right for Lola?Is Lola right for you?I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you a match.

Louie, a 10 years old male Shar Pei x Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption from RSPCA in East Sussex

RSPCA

Louie

East Sussex
SexMale
Age10 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.Louie came to us in November 2021 from a local home. They were unable to meet his needs and did not have enough time for him.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 openΔ document.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 2026. All rights reserved.Support local animals in need AND be in with a chance to win a monthly JACKPOT of £25,000!!! Plus other prizes You can now play from just £1 a week, helping us continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals across our community. Find out more here.

Mallow, a 1 year old male Shar Pei available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Scotland

Dogs Trust

Mallow

Scotland
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedShar Pei

Are you right for Mallow?I'm looking for my forever home. Could you be my perfect match?In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found...We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you a match.

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