Shar Pei

"Sharpay" redirects here. For the High School Musical character, see Sharpay Evans.
Shar pei
Modern "wrinkle-mouth" shar pei
Other names
  • Cantonese Shar-pei
  • Chinese fighting dog
OriginChina
Traits
Height 44–51 cm (17–20 in)
Weight 16–29 kg (35–64 lb)
Coat Short, harsh, and bristly
Colour All solid colours except white
Kennel club standards
China Kennel Union standard
American Kennel Club standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Shar Pei (Chinese: 沙皮; Cantonese Yale: shā pèih; pinyin: shā pí) is a dog breed from southern China. Traditionally kept as a property guardian, the shar pei was driven to the brink of extinction in the 20th century. The breed is known in the West for its deep wrinkles, while a traditional less wrinkled form is maintained in Hong Kong.

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