If you are looking into Shar Pei types, you may stumble across the blue Shar Pei. These Shar Pei have a blue coat, hence the name and are one of the rare colors this breed comes in. It takes a significant amount of work on the part of breeders in order to produce healthy blue Shar Pei’s.

The Shar Pei has its origins in China where it was breed for intelligence, scowling wrinkled face and strength. They were originally bred as a general-purpose dog for around the farm. They were used for things like hunting, protecting livestock and the family in general.

A Hong Kong businessperson used a magazine to bring awareness of this breed and its plight to the U.S. in 1973. The dogs were originally bred to be an all-purpose hunting, herding, and guard dog. However, due to the excess skin, which made them hard to grab, they were used as a primary bred for dog fighting.

Known for being a reserved breed, the Shar Pei tends to think for them selves and will be overly affectionate, loyal and extremely devoted to those it considers family. The royal family of China created the breed to protect them and their families. This powerful dog is willing to die if needed to protect its family and home. The blue Shar Pei in its rareness is one of the more expensive of the breeds as a warning to the buyer. The Shar Pei was introduced to an U.S. dog magazine in 1973 by a businessperson out of Hong Kong.

Most reputable breeders strive to provide only healthy dogs. If you are unsure, ask to speak to other buyers and see what they have to say about the dogs they have purchased from the breeder you are looking into. This can help put your mind at ease when it comes to picking a breeder that will provide you with a healthy puppy.

Even though breeders created them to be a work dog, whether as a fighter or guard dog, the blue Shar Pei has proven to be a beautiful all around dog that is perfect for adding to any family structure. Even as the blue Shar Pei are also becoming close to extinction.

They are a very active breed of dog so be sure you have either a yard to allow them to run around in, or you have the time to walk and play with them. Because of the excess skin and how it is lays on the dog, as well as the coat, these animals are more likely to suffer from the heat so plenty of shade and water needs to be available to them if they are outside.

Dog owners around the world bring them out to compete in many of the more celebrated dog shows. When choosing this bred, make sure to check the source and the lineage of the dog in question. It will save you many problems in the future from skin allergies to other defects that are common in the breed itself.