During the 1960's there were very few left and they became the rarest dog in the world. In 1970 a man called Matgo Law began a rescue operation of his native breed. A few specimens found their way to interested parties in the United States. Thanks to this man the breed is no longer an endangered species. An alert, active, compact dog of medium size and substance, short coupled and square in profile.
Dogs are larger and more powerful than bitches.
The Shar-Pei has a number of unique characteristics. The Shar-Pei has a blue black tongue, a characteristic shared only with one canine breed, the Chow Chow. The loose skin and wrinkles are abundant in puppies, but these features may be limited to the head, neck and withers in adults. The Shar-Pei is a wonderful companion and family dog. He is equally adaptable to indoors and outdoors, protective but not vicous, quick to learn, good with children when properly introduced, obedient and eager to please his family.