Chinese Shar-Pei

In a competition that can include a Norwegian elkhound, Australian shepherd and Chinese shar-pei, the people come from all over the world, too.

Some well-known East Asian breeds include the chow chow, the Chinese shar-pei, and the Tibetan mastiff.

Fancy, a 2-year-old Chinese shar-pei and Staffordshire bull mix, is available for adoption through the Washington Humane Society.

A 2-year-old Chinese shar-pei and Staffordshire bull mix, found as a stray in Maryland and taken to a shelter in Virginia, was relocated to the District.

Judge Paolo Dondina of Italy thanked every person and dog inside the arena, then picked Hickory from a best-of-seven final show ring that truly sounded international -- along with a Scottish deerhound, there was a Pekingese, Portuguese water dog, Chinese shar-pei, smooth fox terrier, bearded collie and black cocker spaniel.