The Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America (“CSPCA”) is a national nonprofit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware.  Fifteen individuals founded the club in 1974.  With over 700 members representing most of the 50 states and several other countries, the CSPCA is the “parent” organization of multiple Chinese Shar-Pei Specialty Clubs located throughout the United States.  The CSPCA is a member of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and, as such, is the only national Chinese Shar-Pei breed club which is recognized and sanctioned by the AKC.  The primary objective of the club is to support the members whether they are pet, conformation, performance, versatility or therapy fanciers.  We encourage our breeders, by selective breeding, to produce purebred Chinese Shar-Pei puppies that conform to the Standard for the Breed, and to do all possible, including testing before breeding, to advance and promote the perfection of these qualities.

The club is for our members. Members play an active role In the affairs of the CSPCA. Members are actively encouraged to volunteer in committees and special projects.  Day-to-day management and administration of the club are vested in the Board of Directors.

Membership in the CSPCA affords many benefits:

  • To engage in close association on both a friendly and professional basis with other Chinese Shar-Pei fanciers.
  • A new member packet which explains how our club works, gives information on all of the committees etc.
  • Access to the online newsletter, “The Express” sent every other month.
  • Members receive “The Barker,” a quarterly magazine with educational content, photos, news & events, and member accomplishments.
  • To compete for club recognition, awards, and trophies in many different areas. Awards are presented to our members and our dogs at the annual Awards Banquet held in conjunction with the National Specialty.
  • As a breeder, you can participate in the Futurity/Maturity Stakes.
  • To purchase a listing in the CSPCA Breeders Directory.
  • To vote in the annual election of Officers and members of the Board of Directors.
  • To vote in the election of judges for the Annual Specialty Show.
  • To vote on proposed changes to the CSPCA  Constitution, Bylaws, Breed Standard or other issues that require the input of the membership.

Additionally, your membership dues help fund:

  • Sponsor, participate in and donate to health research.
  • Promoting, donating and having fund raisers for the Chinese Shar-Pei Charitable Trust and Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue Trust.
  • Provide Public Education through our website, through sponsored Breed Booths, and through our local affiliated clubs.
  • Providing information on health issues and news both in the United States and Internationally.
  • Support and Sponsorships for our Junior Showmanship exhibitors.
  • Assist affiliated rescue groups.
  • Provide competition for conformation and companion.
  • Provide breeder referrals        
  • Provide information for breeders to improve practices.
  • We highlight our heroes.
  • The CSPCA recognizes and encourages participation in performance activities such as; obedience, rally, agility, flyball, tracking, herding, therapy, READ and other activities.
  • We promote, encourage and reward health testing of our breeding animals.