Cherry Hill Chinese Shar-Pei was started with the acquisition of Pinefield Polly Flinders from Pat Lampinen of Pinefield Kennels.  We received Polly from Pat in August of 1993 after loosing our 18 month old black bitch, Chequamegons Black Thunder, to a random act of poisoning.  Kwong, as she was called, was sired by a Pinefield dog and we had talked to Pat after loosing her. Through her generosity she gave us Polly who was four at the time.

Lois began showing her shortly after we received her and we continued to do so through 1994.  In June of 1994 we were sent a male to show in the U.S.  This dog, Can Ch Shii Tzao Chili Con Carnito seemed to be a perfect match for Polly. He was an immediate success in the ring racking up his points towards his AKC championship.

In 1995, we purchased a home with ten acres in Bayfield County. Both Polly and Carnito had been OFA'd and found to be Excellent and Good respectively.  Their first breeding produced four pups, two of which we kept, one was sent to a companion home and one died at three months from a heart defect.

The two pups were brought out at 6 months of age and both proved to be winners. Ace, the male took a BOW at his first show and the female, Joker took WB.  Ace was shown on a limited basis in Canada and finished his Championship in early 1997. Joker was eventually placed in a loving home and now enjoys being spoiled and made over.

While Ace went through his teen age ugliness his dad Carnito finished his AKC championship in May 1997 with a four point major.

In September of 1996, we purchased a male pup out of Ch KozyHills Show Me Off X Ch KozyHills What a Hand Full.   Named KozyHills Keep Um' Coming (Kermit), he was also a success in his first outing in 1997 taking BOW.  After taking 10 points towards his AKC Championship and 5 towards his Canadian he was found to have entropian in his left eye.  He was subsequently retired from the show ring, his eyes surgically corrected and at the same time neutered.  He was placed in a loving companion home and also enjoys being a spoiled child with his girl friend and buddy C.C.

In November 1996 Polly produced her final litter consisting of 5 pups.  Three survived and one beautiful fawn went to Pat Lampinen's sister in California.  A big male bear coat went to a loving home in our area. The third a black brush coat was kept to see how she developed.  After 6 months we realized her bite would never come back.

In February 1997 Polly was retired and in June 1997 Carnito was as well.  Both have been altered and now are shown on a limited basis in veterans.

In February 1997 we were given the opportunity to acquire a pup out of CH Elites Cadilliac Style X CH KozyHills I'm No Bimbo.  Needing a female to continue our breeding program we chose a sweet little girl from the litter.  Named KozyHills Caddy's Lil' Deville (Janie) she was an immediate charmer.  After putting 5 points on her we sent her to Clint Livingston to show in October of 1997.  She finished her championship in November of 1997 taking the Southern Circuit by storm.  She is now home for a well needed vacation.

In August 1997 we were honored to receive Timby's Veni Vidi Vici (Caesar) from Bryan Timby.  We picked up this little man at Nationals and he has been a joy since he came into our lives. He is currently being shown towards his Championship. A breeding with Janie is scheduled for 2001.

Since we have decided to do limited breeding we have committed ourselves to producing the best offspring possible. Following Pat Lampinen's lead we are committed first and foremost to health, temperament and longevity.  Of equal importance is the homes our pups go to.  Each person or family is asked to fill out a questionnaire and references are checked.  We believe that these dogs will always be attached to us and it is our intention to find them loving, permanent homes.

Lois has been part of the pet community for over 10 years.  She has owned a grooming business and is a Nationally Certified Master Groomer.  She has also taught obedience for ten years and is a member of The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI).  Starting out with Shetland Sheepdogs she has competed in the obedience ring for many years.  She has placed many titles on her dogs including her nine year old Sheltie Amos  (Am/Can CDX).  She has been involved in Sheltie rescue and has placed a CD on one of her rescues at age 9.  Rue nearly completed the requirements for her CDX when she was discovered to have bone cancer.  We said goodbye to Rue in December of 1992.

Beginning with Polly our first show Shar-Pei she has taken a group two in veterans sweeps in Canada, a third place at the 1997 CSPCA Nationals and a 4th place in Veteran Bitches in the 1999 National Specialty against stiff competition. 

In April 1999, we relocated to Ohio to be closer to Lois'  parents and help them in their senior years with the farm.

We sincerely hope that you will take the time to visit our site and learn more about this wonderful breed. It is our desire to educate as many people as possible and are more than willing to answer any questions you may have.

Enjoy!

Jim and Lois Carter

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