14 Wrinkly Facts About the Shar-Pei

by Anastasia Novikova

Check out these 14 surprising facts about the Shar-Pei🤔:

#1 The Shar-Pei is an ancient breed of dog that traces its ancestry back 2,000 years😳

#2 Shar-Pei is also known as the “sharkskin dog” the “oriental fighting dog” the “Chinese bulldog”😏

#3 Its closest relatives are the Shiba Inu, Akita, and Chow Chow❤️

#4 For much of its history, the Shar-Pei was considered as a fighting dog😅

#5 Shar-Pei house train earlier than most breeds because they are naturally clean and intelligent😊

#6 The wrinkles on a Shar-Pei’s forehead are said to resemble the Chinese characters for longevity. 👍