Shar Pei

Shar pei
Modern "wrinkle-mouth" shar pei
Traditional "bone-mouth" shar pei
Other names	Cantonese Shar-pei Chinese fighting dog
Origin	China
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 Life span 10.6 years
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.