The Shar-Pei is a type of dog breed known for its deep wrinkles and blue-black tongue. The Shar-Pei was named in 1978 as one of the world's rarest dog breeds by TIME magazine and Guinness World Records. Although the Shar-Pei has been identified as a basal breed that predates the emergence of the modern breeds in the 19th century, the American Kennel Club recognized it as their 134th breed only in 1992. Most adult Shar-Pei puppies need early socialization with children, strangers, and other mammals. The Shar-Pei is often suspicious of strangers, which pertains to their origin as a guard dog. The Shar-Pei is often suspicious of strangers, which pertains to their origin as a guard dog. It is a very independent and reserved breed. Nevertheless, the Shar-Pei is extremely devoted, loyal and affectionate to its leaders and is amenable to accepting strangers given time and proper introduction at a young age. If poorly socialized or trained, it can become especially territorial and aggressive.
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