HapPei House of Wrinkles - Chinese Shar-Pei

HapPei House of Wrinkles - Chinese Shar-Pei We are a family owned and operated breeder dedicated to improve the health of Chinese Shar pei. Proud breeder of the amazing Chinese Shar-Pei
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HapPei National Dog Day!!! Wish I could fit all my thousands of photos. Each of the dogs we have had the pleasure of bei...
08/26/2024

HapPei National Dog Day!!!
Wish I could fit all my thousands of photos. Each of the dogs we have had the pleasure of being loved by has been a light in our world!
Thanks for loving us humans the way you do!!! 🐶

HapPei 2nd Birthday to the Toast to Florida litter!!! Herman, Lottie and Dani!!!
08/23/2024

HapPei 2nd Birthday to the Toast to Florida litter!!! Herman, Lottie and Dani!!!

Can you die from cuteness overload?? 😭 I must squish these faces… no other option!Both boys visiting the vet today and a...
08/21/2024

Can you die from cuteness overload??

😭 I must squish these faces… no other option!

Both boys visiting the vet today and after this weekend they will be off on their new adventures with their new pei-rents!!!

08/18/2024

Dewclaws! They are IMPORTANT! Many dog breeders routinely, and without much thought, amputate puppies' front dewclaws when the pups are 3-5 days of age. Why? The thought is to prevent potential injuries, such as tears of the digit, later in life. BUT do you realize that the dewclaw is a FUNCTIONAL, IMPORTANT digit? I am thankful that my own dog's breeder did not amputate Dunkin's front dewclaws. Do you also know that with appropriate exercises, the muscles of the dewclaw can be strengthened to help promote and maintain appropriate function and close apposition of the dewclaw to the side of the paw? Below is an article by a friend and colleague, Dr. Chris Zink, that explains the importance, anatomy, and function of the front dewclaw.

"Do the Dew(claws)?
by Chris Zink, DVM PhD DACVSMR

As a veterinary sports medicine specialist, I work extensively with canine athletes, developing rehabilitation programs for injured dogs or dogs that required surgery due to performance-related injuries. I have seen many dogs, especially field trial/hunt test and agility dogs, that have chronic carpal arthritis, frequently so severe that they must be retired or at least carefully managed for the rest of their careers. I noticed that very few of those dogs had dewclaws and began to wonder whether these appendages might, in fact, protect a dog from injuries. What I learned might surprise you.

The Anatomy of Dewclaws
Miller's Guide to the Anatomy of the Dog, a veterinary anatomy text, has an excellent figure depicting the muscular anatomy of the distal forelimb. There are 2 functional muscles, the extensor pollicis longus et indicis proprius and flexor digitorum profundus, which are attached to the front dewclaw by 4 tendons (references in blog). Each of those muscle/tendon units has a different function in movement. That means that if you cut off the dew claws, you are preventing the muscles that were attached to the dewclaws from functioning.

In contrast, rear limb dewclaws do not have muscle/tendon attachments, so their removal might be appropriate, except in the breeds such as Briards and Beauceron in which they should be retained.

Dewclaws Do Have Functions
If there are muscles and tendons attached to the dewclaws, then they most likely have a function. Broadly speaking, dewclaws have at least two different functions:
1. Grasp the ground when the dog is turning to prevent torque on the forelimb. Each time the front foot lands on the ground, particularly when the dog is cantering or galloping (see Figure 2), the dewclaw is in touch with the ground. If the dog then needs to turn, the dewclaw actively digs into the ground to stabilize the lower leg and prevent torque. In Figure 3 you can clearly see the dewclaw of a Corgi herding a sheep extended, ready to grip the ground. And in the image at the top of this article, you can see the dewclaws of a dog extended, ready to grip the water!

Do the Dew(claws)?

If a dog doesn't have dewclaws, the leg will twist on its axis, creating increased pressure on the carpal bones, as well as the elbow, shoulder and toes. A lifetime of this kind of torque and the result can be carpal arthritis or injuries to and subsequent arthritis in other joints of the forelimb, such as the elbow, shoulder, and toes. Remember, the dog is participating in the activity regardless, so there will be concussive pressures on the leg, and if the dewclaw does not help to stabilize the leg, those pressures will be transmitted to other areas of the leg, especially the joints.

2. Grip objects. We have all seen dogs using their dewclaws to grip an object such as a ball or bone (Figure 4). I've even seen many photos of agility dogs gripping the teeter for stability (Figure 5). But did you know that the dewclaws' gripping ability can, in fact, save your dog's life? Check out the video "Dewclaws Do Have a Purpose" for "gripping" views of dogs attempting to get out of water onto ice without the help of those ice picks on the inside of their legs. The video also shows dogs using their dewclaws to grip the ice and escape from a potentially fatal situation. I have known several dogs that drowned after falling through ice in the winter. None of them had dewclaws. If they had, perhaps they would have survived and spared their owners the incredible heartache of watching their dogs die unnecessarily.

Arguments for Removing Dewclaws
1. The dewclaws will get injured. This is the most common reason I hear for removing dewclaws. A friend of mine had such a severe dewclaw injury in one of her dogs that she swore she would remove them on all the dogs she bred subsequently.

But the data indicate that dewclaws are not injured very often. A study published in 2018 showed that the dewclaw was the LEAST likely toe to be injured in agility dogs, in which landing and turning from jumps and other obstacles put the toes at risk for injuries. Thus, it makes no sense to remove the dewclaws because of risk of injury. And, of course, no one would consider removing the 5th digits in the front feet, which are by far the most commonly injured toe.

2. Owners forget to trim the dewclaws. Surely this is a matter of education. Do we really want to remove a functioning digit in all dogs, just because some owners need to be reminded that they must remember to trim the dewclaws?

3. Dewclaws make the forelimb look less straight when viewed from the front in conformation. The AKC states: "The breed standard describes the characteristics of the ideal
dog to perform the function for which it was bred." While we could have long discussions about the veracity of this statement, it is interesting to note that there are VERY few breed standards that require dewclaw removal. I know of only one - the Vizsla breed standard.

A Plea
So, here's a plea to retain dogs' dewclaws. They are a functioning digit. They are the toe least likely to be injured. Isn't this enough to convince us not to do the dewclaws?"

HapPei 2nd Birthday to the Dark Crystals!!!!!Fidget (Fizz), Scout, Onyx, Beamer, Salem and Fiona 🎉🎉🎂Update us with some ...
08/17/2024

HapPei 2nd Birthday to the Dark Crystals!!!!!

Fidget (Fizz), Scout, Onyx, Beamer, Salem and Fiona 🎉🎉🎂

Update us with some current pics to share❤️❤️

Little chunky Rolly Polly 😍
08/14/2024

Little chunky Rolly Polly 😍

HapPei 2nd birthday to the Sun Gods!!!!Now known as Hazel, Pony Boy & Tai Shan ❤️🎂
08/11/2024

HapPei 2nd birthday to the Sun Gods!!!!
Now known as Hazel, Pony Boy & Tai Shan ❤️🎂

One little love bug left ❤️❤️Eyes are looking good and his tacking will be removed tomorrow.
08/08/2024

One little love bug left ❤️❤️
Eyes are looking good and his tacking will be removed tomorrow.

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08/05/2024

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We are not in the direct line of fire… but we are still prepared with all hurricane supplies and emergency plans incase ...
08/04/2024

We are not in the direct line of fire… but we are still prepared with all hurricane supplies and emergency plans incase of a big threat.
I expect we will get rain and thunderstorms with some wind-gusts.

Praying for a mild storm / minimal damage/ no casualties

One of our past families had an accident litter and reached out for help. I picked these two handsome boys up and will b...
07/31/2024

One of our past families had an accident litter and reached out for help.

I picked these two handsome boys up and will be caring for them until we find them their forever families.

They are not registered but come from my AKC lineage.

Both parents are Shar-Pei, these are pure bred babies.
Mom is black/ Dad is isabella flower

They will have all appropriate vaccines and veterinary care prior to going home.

Preferably experienced owners since these are your typical Meat Mouth pups.

Dad (naughty boy… old man Duke) has been since neutered so this is the very last of his direct lineage

Can’t believe we got our little Dude-el bug 5 years ago! Where does the time go?!
07/29/2024

Can’t believe we got our little Dude-el bug 5 years ago! Where does the time go?!

O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Gorgeous picture taken by one of our families!! Romeo one of our past bear bab...
07/27/2024

O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

Gorgeous picture taken by one of our families!! Romeo one of our past bear babies 😍🐾

Rescue Help Needed Cocoa Fl!We need to possibly find a couple volunteers to pick up 5 pei in need!! I can possibly take ...
07/20/2024

Rescue Help Needed Cocoa Fl!

We need to possibly find a couple volunteers to pick up 5 pei in need!! I can possibly take 1 in or possibly 2 if I can make room but we need to find potential fosters for 3!
Can anyone possibly help??
PM me for more details

We have a little Heifer!!
07/18/2024

We have a little Heifer!!

Not Pei related but is anyone interested in adopting a sweet, young Chinese Crested? Will require to be neutered and I w...
07/16/2024

Not Pei related but is anyone interested in adopting a sweet, young Chinese Crested?
Will require to be neutered and I will handle the adoption process.

Rufus is a male, about 4 years old, good with kids, good with dogs and cats. Very much a companion/ lapdog!! Will need sweaters in winter and grooming lifelong. Prefer experience with the breed or some basic knowledge.

Please PM me or feel free to share❤️🙏

HapPei Belated 1st Birthday to the Summer Lov’n litter!!! Danny, Sandy, Kenickie, Doody and Sonny.Now known as Toba, Oli...
07/07/2024

HapPei Belated 1st Birthday to the Summer Lov’n litter!!!

Danny, Sandy, Kenickie, Doody and Sonny.

Now known as Toba, Olivia, Sherpa, Doody and Yogi!

Hope everyone has a festive 4th!!!  Stay safe and have a wonderful time!!! Remember to provide a safe place for your pet...
07/04/2024

Hope everyone has a festive 4th!!! Stay safe and have a wonderful time!!!

Remember to provide a safe place for your pets that are sensitive to the sounds of fireworks/ firecrackers etc.

HapPei Birthday America 🇺🇸 💥 🎊💥

HapPei 1st Birthday to the Seinfeld litter nowknown as Bjorn, Myling, Messi and George!
07/03/2024

HapPei 1st Birthday to the Seinfeld litter now
known as Bjorn, Myling, Messi and George!

HapPei Belated 1st Birthday to the Fruity Pebbles (June 24) as well as Fire and Ice (June 27)🎉🎂
06/29/2024

HapPei Belated 1st Birthday to the Fruity Pebbles (June 24) as well as Fire and Ice (June 27)
🎉🎂

Someone adopt this angel!!Wrinkles we know Meredith will take great care of you. You are going to make an amazing compan...
06/29/2024

Someone adopt this angel!!

Wrinkles we know Meredith will take great care of you. You are going to make an amazing companion and we know you will end up with the right people that can properly care for you. So happy we got to be a part of your journey sweet boy.
If anyone is looking for an amazing couch potato with great manners that just wants to be near you, please consider adopting this adorable baby!! Contact Four Sun's CSP Rescue and Rehab

This boy is Calm, sweet, friendly, good with kids, unfazed by dogs and other animals, was curious with my baby goats and never chased my cat. No potty accidents. Once he is healthy and the coat grows back he will be a dream dog!! Please consider him if you are looking for a well natured Pei.

My wild child!!! You have been given the most suitable name! Tasman! Stubborn, smart, rambunctious, confident, loving an...
06/27/2024

My wild child!!! You have been given the most suitable name! Tasman!
Stubborn, smart, rambunctious, confident, loving and independent. You are the classic definition for your breed! Mom and dad will have their hands full but they wouldn’t have it any other way!
Looking forward to all the photos!!!

Bubbles gets to keep her name!She is off to Maine where her and dad will be exploring the great outdoors!Congratulations...
06/26/2024

Bubbles gets to keep her name!

She is off to Maine where her and dad will be exploring the great outdoors!

Congratulations sweetheart!!! Can’t wait to see all the photos of your adventures❤️

Sometimes I get alerts about Pei in need. This happened in our small town and people that know me had been reaching out....
06/24/2024

Sometimes I get alerts about Pei in need.

This happened in our small town and people that know me had been reaching out.

We spoke with Fl Shar Pei rescue and 4 Suns Shar Pei… 4 Suns will be sending transportation on Saturday or Sunday 🙌

He is here with us at the farm until Saturday
(Wrinkles) had
No chip
No collar
They guessed him to be about 2-3 yrs old.
He has a bad yeast infection.

Positive points are he is in general good condition except for the hair-loss and yeast.
Negative f***l, negative Parvo, negative for mange.

Wrinkles is super docile, has vision impairment from the enormous brow but No entropion that I can tell.

I appreciate the people that posted this and allowed me to help step in. Last thing we want is for him to end up in a shelter setting or with inexperienced people.

Please contact 4 Suns if you have any interest or if you may recognize this pup.

And just like that 2 babies found their way into their new mom’s arms over the weekend! Both of these ladies recently lo...
06/24/2024

And just like that 2 babies found their way into their new mom’s arms over the weekend!

Both of these ladies recently lost their Peibies…

I know Blossom and Mojo will never take the place of the love they lost but they sure will open their hearts up to the adventures ahead!

Best wishes for a happei life little loves!!

I can’t wait to get pupdates!!
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Trip to the vet yesterday… these guys got so much attention and love. I was unfortunately not able to get some pictures ...
06/21/2024

Trip to the vet yesterday… these guys got so much attention and love. I was unfortunately not able to get some pictures at the vet I had my hands full without my PupPei wagon, which is currently full of blueberry bushes 😅🤦‍♀️

One on one puppy time….these rolls are just ridiculous 😍😍😍
06/20/2024

One on one puppy time….these rolls are just ridiculous 😍😍😍

Getting all the extra love before this weekend comes and they go away to their forever families 🥲❤️
06/18/2024

Getting all the extra love before this weekend comes and they go away to their forever families 🥲❤️

Can’t believe this will be our last week together!
06/17/2024

Can’t believe this will be our last week together!

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I fell in love with this breed when my husband brought our little Boo home. Since then this is the only breed I would ever want. With Boo-Bear I learned so many things about the Shar Pei. Their devoted nature, undying love, stubborn attitudes and their health issues. Boo was riddled with eye problems, skin problems and ear problems. I didn't realize how important good breeding and good preventative care was back then but I sure learned quickly. I made it a point after getting my next Pei that I wanted to do more than just love the breed, I wanted to do my best to help improve them as well as find a way to convince my husband that I needed to have a house full of my favorite dogs... then Royal Wrinkles was born!

We are a family breeder who take great pride in the health and comfort of our pets. We love our babies and each breeding is special. We hand raise our pups right along with mom so they only know the feeling of love. Our pups are raised in the home so they get acclimated to the daily activities and of course the ever present handful of young children help mold them into lovable family companions! We strive to provide our families with healthy companions. All our pups are AKC registered, we provide a 1 year health guarantee, microchips with a pre-paid AKC reunite lifelong membership along with the basic health needs such as worming, vaccines and eye tacking (if needed). We crate train from the very beginning and start potty training our pups around 5 weeks and ready for new homes by 8 weeks of age.

We love our dogs and when you purchase a Royal Wrinkle Shar Pei you aren't just purchasing our puppy you are getting our family member. We ask that you continue to update us with photos and we are here to support you the best we can for the life of your Peiby.


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