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14 Wrinkly Facts About the Shar-Pei

Published: by Anastasia Novikova · This post may contain affiliate links

It's no secret that Shar-Pei are the most protective and loyal companion you'll ever have. But there are more to them that you didn't know. Here are 14 wrinkly facts about them!

#1 The Shar-Pei is an ancient breed of dog that traces its ancestry back 2,000 years?
Shar-Pei sleeping down the stairs
#2 Shar-Pei is also known as the “sharkskin dog” the “oriental fighting dog” the “Chinese bulldog”?
Shar-Pei wearing wig with a bun hairstyle while wearing a checkered red polo with a bow tie
#3 Its closest relatives are the Shiba Inu, Akita, and Chow Chow❤️
wrinkly Shar-Pei sitting
#4 For much of its history, the Shar-Pei was considered as a fighting dog?
Shar-Pei in front of the gate with its mouth open
#5 Shar-Pei house train earlier than most breeds because they are naturally clean and intelligent?
Shar-Pei lying down on the carpet
#6 The wrinkles on a Shar-Pei’s forehead are said to resemble the Chinese characters for longevity. ?
three Shar-Peis sitting inside a wicker basket
#7 Most Shar-Pei are homebodies?
three Shar-Pei lying down sleeping on the floor while the third one is sleeping on top of them in an isolated whit background
#8 The Shar-Pei has a bluish-purple tongue?
two Shar-Pei standing in an isolated white background
#9 They’re the most loyal friends you’ll ever have❤️
Shar-Pei puppy lying on its side sleeping soundly on the bed with its stuffed toy
#10 Living with a healthy Shar-Pei is comparable to sharing your home with “an intelligent, robust, and inquisitive friend.”?
sleepy Shar-Pei puppy curled up on the bed
#11 World’s Rarest Dog☺️
Shar-Pei standing on the sand at the beach
#12 He is better suited for city living.?
three Shar-Pei inside the car with its head outside the window
#13 They are extremely devoted to their owners.?
adult Shar-Pei with her nine puppies standing on the stairs going in the front door
#14 They are easy to look after?

Shar-Pei sleeping on the bed with its paws on both sides of its face

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