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shar-pei
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shar-pei

Ancient breed of dog that originated in China. Shar-peis are notable for their loose, wrinkled skin, especially when young. They have a short bristly coat, wide blunt muzzle, blue-black tongue, and unusual black gums.


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The third largest category is mixed breeds, and other dogs shot include Dobermans, shar-peis, bull mastiffs, German shepherds and pointers.
Poised, glossy and glamorous, giant schnauzers paraded on the left while a ring of wrinkled shar-peis trotted before another judge on the right Monday as the 121st annual Westminster Kennel Club show began.
Gallo thinks shar-peis and chow chows are less than user-friendly because ``they're still angry at humans because humans used to eat them.
 
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