Until very recently the Shar Pei was a breed that was not widely recognized in the United States. It was voted as the most rare dog breed in the world for many years and the American Kennel Club did not start recognizing it until the early 1990's as a breed. If you are looking for a Shar Pei puppy for sale you want to be careful because they are rare and many bad breeders are trying to sell you an unhealthy dog. Always be mindful of your new pet and get it from a source you trust.

Your vet can give you a referral to a quality breeder and if you do not have a vet yet then the perfect time to get one is when you are looking for a breeder to buy your pet from. The vet will try and steer you towards a breeder they trust and you can be certain that if the recommendation is coming from your vet then it is something that can be a good thing for you and your family as well as your potential new Shar Pei pup.

Many breeders only work through referrals and if you cannot get a referral from a vet for some reason then you can try and get a referral from people you know that own a Shar Pei. If you do not know any Shar Pei owners, or they are not at liberty to give you a referral, then get on the Internet and see if any other local Shar Pei owners host websites. Try and contact those people and see if you can get a referral from them. Sometimes it takes a little work to find the best source for that Shar Pei puppy for sale.

Many people prefer to get their new pets from local animal shelters and that may be one of the best ways to get a new Shar Pei pup. You will feel great for giving a dog a second chance and your Shar Pei can wind up being a loving and loyal pet for many years to come.

If more people avoided buying from pet stores then maybe pet stores would stop selling puppies from puppy mills. A Shar Pei puppy for sale from a pet store can be a bad experience with the way they are bred for pet stores and their high probability for being born unhealthy.

Puppy mills turn out a lot of dogs that wind up being unhealthy and a really bad idea. If more people avoided buying dogs from the pet store then maybe the pet stores will get the hint and stop selling animals and stick to selling supplies.

Always get your Shar Pei puppy from either a breeder or rescue one from an animal shelter. You will find a very loyal and loving dog that if you train it correctly, and treat it right, will bring you years of love and happiness for you and your family. It is never a bad decision to get a Shar Pei puppy for sale it can only be a bad decision where you get the dog. So make sure you do your research and get a dog you can all be happy with.