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Chinese Shar-Pei Dog Breed

The compact, medium-sized Chinese Shar-Pei is an amalgam of odd physical traits: a broad โ€œhippopotamusโ€ muzzle; a blue-black tongue; small, sunken eyes with a scowling expression; tiny triangular ears; abundant folds of loose skin about the head, neck, and shoulders; the tapered high-set tailโ€”all blanketed by a harsh, sandpapery coat. (A literal translation of Shar-Pei: โ€œsand skin.โ€)

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The best way to ensure a long and happy relationship with a purebred dog is to purchase one from a responsible breeder. Not sure where to begin?

Contact the National Parent Clubโ€™s Breeder Referral Program, which is listed on the AKC Breeder Referral Contacts page.

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