Dogs have been a love of mine since childhood, learning handling and obedience in 4-H in Bellevue, NE, and growing up to become an all-breed dog groomer with salon and supplies boutique located in my home. I believe that God has chosen people as caretakers of his creation and most certainly his animals. Jesus sets an example for us on how to lead our lives and treat others and do my best to follow it. As a one-year breast cancer survior, I give God the Glory for the blessings of health, family, and friends in my life. Empire Shar-Pei began in 1993 when we acquired our first shar-pei, Lucy (Ch. Heritage Exclusive Miss Lucy). She was exclusively owner-handled to her championship. Two puppies from her first litter, Ch. Empire's Aerosmith Elite (Tyler) and Ch. Empire Caddy's Little Girl (Megan) both "made the cut" in Futurity at the 1997 CSPCA Nationals and Megan went on to win Best 9-12 Brushcoat Puppy Bitch, Best Brushcoat Puppy Bitch, and Best Futurity Puppy. Ch. Tulip Hill Empire Sir Whalen (Whalen) was our second Shar-Pei. He finished his title with several Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex wins. Presently we have 4 Shar-Pei in our household, including 2 veterans, Topline Empire Perfect Storm (Gail) and Ch. Mtn Magic Empire Smoothfinish (Xander). Both are 8 years old. Jackie Chan is 5 yrs. old and Lotus turned 3 in March, 2009. Our fawn brushcoat girl, Topline Empire Perfect Storm (Gail), a full sister to 2003 Eukanuba Best of Breed Ch. Topline Bacchus and daughter of Ch. Shenanigans Storm Surge, ROM, two-time Westminster Best of Breed, was bred to our horsecoat "Toolman" son, Ch. Mtn Magic Empire Smoothfinish (Xander). Four puppies resulted on November 18, 2004. Their accomplishments are listed in the next few paragraphs. Empire's Smooth Operator at H.O.N., "Makita", is a beautiful horsecoat girl now owned & loved by Jeannie Carpenter, House of Ninja Chinese Shar-Pei of New Mexico. She debuted with a Best of Breed and Non-Sporting Group 1 win at her first match and has since taken multiple Best of Breed wins and an AKC Non-Sporting Group 2 win at 9 months of age at the Rio Pecos Kennel Club show under Judge Cynthia Sommers. Empire Smooth Sailing at H.O.T., "Yankee Clipper", is a flashy-moving brushcoat boy living in New Jersey with his delightful family, Gary & Barbara Roche of House of Treasures Chinese Shar-Pei. He took Best in Match at his first show out of the 3-6 month puppy class on May 1 and finished his Championship at 8 1/2 mos. of age with multiple Best of Breed wins. He also has to his credit multiple Best in Specialty Show wins, a Specialty Show Award of Merit, and multiple AKC Non-Sporting Group placements. He also qualified for the CSPCA Invitational Top 25 and the Eukanuba Top 25 Championships. Empire's Smooth Moves, "Jackie Chan", is the handsome horsecoat boy staying with us at Empire Shar-Pei. He started his campaign in Gardner, KS with a 2-point AKC win and Best Opposite Puppy at the match. Jackie finished his Championship on the same day as Clipper and his wins include three 3-pt. majors. Jackie is also a multiple Best of Breed winner, multiple Group Placer, and has a Specialty Best Opposite Sex win to his credit. Jackie Chan has sired one litter of puppies to date, one of which finished his championship in December, 2008 at the Chicagoland specialties at 11 months of age. He is Ch. Mi-Kumar Mr. Snickers and is owned and campaigned by Pat Pamuk of Indiana. Heritage Empire The Black Lotus is a gorgeous black brushcoat bitch who debuted at the CSPCA National Specialty in 2006, making the cut in Sweepstakes, and placing 3rd out of 12 in 6-9 Puppy Bitches under Judge Gary Sparscau. She now has 6 pts. to date, including a Best of Breed win over specials. A breeding between Lotus and Ch. Lucky Wun's Mississippi Mudd in July, 2009 produced one chocolate brushcoat male puppy, Empire's Double Espresso Far East, born on Sept. 12, 2009. He is futurity and maturity nominated and will make his show ring debut in March, 2010. The breeding will be repeated either in January or July of 2010. All of our dogs are housedogs and members of the family. We will have a litter occasionally, but only one litter at a time so that we can devote our attention to their care and socializing. All puppies are housetrained, leash trained, and crate trained before going to their new homes. Adults dogs are OFA certified before they are used for breeding. We are members in good standing of the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America and the Star of the North Chinese Shar-Pei Club. We take pride in striving for good health and happy temperaments in our puppies and we welcome your inquiries. Our e-mail addy is EMPIREsharpei@webtv.net.