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Chinese Shar Pei — printable fact sheet
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Chinese Shar Pei
Canis lupus familiaris
The Chinese Shar Pei is a medium-sized dog breed renowned for its deeply wrinkled skin and distinctive 'hippopotamus' muzzle. Originally developed in southern China, this ancient breed was historically used for hunting, guarding, and herding livestock. Shar Peis are known for th…
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- The Shar Pei's deep wrinkles were bred to help defend them against predators and other dogs, as the loose skin made it difficult to grab and allowed the dog to twist and fight back even when held.
- Shar Peis have a unique blue-black tongue, a trait shared with only a few other dog breeds like the Chow Chow. Their name means 'sand skin' in Chinese, referring to their rough, bristly coat. They were once considered one of the rarest dog breeds in the world during the 1970s.
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