The Shar-Pei is a wrinkly dog with triangular ears and a blue-black
tongue. There are only two breeds in the world with blue tongues:
the Shar-Pei and the Chow-Chow. Both these breeds stem from
China.
The origins of the Shar-Pei are unknown, but there are images on
pottery in China from the Han Dynasty (206 BC) with strong resemblances to the breed. The breed was originally kept as diverse farm
dogs in the countryside, used for hunting, herding, and guarding.
The dogs were bred for intelligence and strength. The unusual skin
and coat stems back to this time too; the loose skin and prickly coat
helped the dogs fend off wild animals.
The Shar-Pei is known for being calm, independent, and loyal. These
dogs are devoted to their family, but can be reserved amongst
strangers.
Puppies have many wrinkles, but the dogs “grow into” their skin as
they mature, and adults generally only have wrinkles on the face, a
few on their shoulders, and some at the base of the tail. The wrinkles
need some extra care, make sure to keep the skin clean and dry
An average Shar-Pei weighs up to 64 pounds and requires a Large
PlexiDor dog door.
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