Shar Pei Dogs
Shar Pei Dogs
Not availableThe Shar Pei is a breed of dog known for its distinctive features of deep wrinkles and a blue-black tongue. As puppies, Shar Pei have numerous wrinkles, but as they mature, these wrinkles loosen and spread out as they "grow into their skin". Small, triangular ears,and a high-set tail also give the Shar Pei a unique look. The nose may be black or brick, the nose, nails and anus of the dog is the same color as the coat. Western Shar Pei comes in three different coat types: horse, brush, and bear coat. The unusual horse coat is rough to the touch, extremely prickly and off-standing and is closer to the original traditional Shar Pei breed in appearance and coat type than the brush or bear coat. The Chinese Shar-Pei is a unique and intelligent dog most often recognized for its wrinkles. Initially developed as a Chinese farm and hunting and later fighting dog, the breed does well today in obedience, agility, herding and tracking. All Shar-Pei puppies need early socialization with children...