The Shar-Pei is a type of dog breed known for its deep wrinkles and blue-black tongue. The breed originates from southern China. For show standard, 'the tail is thick and round at the base, tapering to a fine point' (AKC standard February 28, 1998). As puppies, Shar-Pei are more wrinkly than adults and, although some adults can be wrinklier than their puppy selves, an adult Shar-Pei should have wrinkles mostly on the face, a few on the shoulder, and at the base of the tail. Most adult Shar-Pei puppies need early socialization with children, strangers, and other mammals. 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. Even friendly and well-socialized individuals will retain the breed's watch dog proclivities (like barking at strangers).
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