Small, triangle ears, and a cylinder body shape give the Shar-Pei a unique look. For show standard, 'the tail is thick and round at the base, tapering to a fine point' (AKC standard February 28, 1998). The horse-coat is generally thought to be more active and predisposed to dominant behavior than the brush-coat. The brush-coat variety has slightly longer hair and a smoother feel to it. The brush-coat is generally considered to be more of a 'couch potato' than the horse-coat.