SHAR PEI

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• They are cool wrinkly dogs!
• The Shar Pei was originally brought over from Asia.
• Life span 8 to 12
• Average 40-55 pounds

What are the breed's unique chareteristics?
One of things that it is wrinkly, has a purple tongue, has a curly tail, and his coat colors can be solid black, cream, fawn, red, sable, and blue.

What job was the breed intended to perform in the past?
This dog was supposed to help guard, hunt, herd, and later known to fight.

How do the breed's chareteristics make it well suited for its job?
It's devoted to guarding its family if somebody tries to hurt them.

HEALTH PROBLEMS

• Elbow dysplasia
• Hypothyroidism and other eye problems

OTHER INTERESTING FACTS

• Shar Pei actually means "sand coat."
• The dog has been around since 200 B.C.
• Their are three different Shar Pei breeds.
• Horse coat and brush coat have short coats.
• The bear coat is a longer coat then horse or bear.

SOURCES

• DogTime.com
• vetstreet.com
• welcomedoglovers.blogspot.com