Lava Kennels has been striving to produce top quality Chinese Shar-Pei with soundness, temperament and longevity since 1984. Our first Shar-Pei was from an import from China. We were very lucky that she came to us as a very healthy and sound bitch. She is the foundation of all that lives here. We have been known over the years mostly for our horsecoats...though we do have brushcoats. Our dogs are known for their movement, harshness of coat and their high set tails.

Our home is located in Lancaster, California (which is located in the high desert of Southern California). We have occasional litters of Shar-Pei puppies and we usually always have "picks" coming. We have produced many champions both CSPCA and AKC . All of our litters are futurity nominated. We occasionally handle outside dogs.

If you need any information about the breed please feel free to contact us by email. We are active members of the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America, American Kennel Club, The Golden State Chinese Shar-Pei local club and the Sand To Sea Non-Sporting Club.

This is a wonderful breed and we are here to help every way we can with the longevity of the Chinese Shar-Pei!

Take a look at our stud dogs, our breeding bitches, our veterans and the Puppies and Stuff page for miscellaneous photos of pups we currently have and/or have had over the years.

I use and recommend John Paul Pet Products on all of my dogs.

Thanks for your interest in this most wonderful of breeds. We hope you enjoy our dogs.