Chinese Shar-Pei: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Photos

A Chinese Shar-Pei dog with a wrinkled face and short reddish-brown coat stands alert on grass, looking to the side.

Close-up of a Chinese shar-pei dog with loose, wrinkled skin and a short coat, wearing a red collar.

Chinese shar-pei.

See All Images and Interactives →

Topics

non-sporting dog Shih Tzu Chow Chow Bulldog Bichon Frise Keeshond French Bulldog Akita Dalmatian Schipperke Shiba Inu

Shiba inu. A young Shiba inu dog called an Ebi a spitz breed dog from Japan. Similar in appearance to the Akita dog. Canine, Purebred

Dog Fun Facts Quiz

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters

Animal Group Names

Dog playing and chasing ball. (pet; canine; domestic animal)

Dogs Quiz

Bulldog; dog

Best In Show

The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is seen in Switzerland on December 2024

Animal Factoids

Various retriever dog breeds sitting in a row. L-R: curly coated retriever, golden retriever, Labrador retriever, duck tolling retriever, flat coated retriever. hunting sporting dogs

The Dog Breed Quiz

Lion (panthera leo)

Deadliest Animals Quiz

Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)

Match the Baby Animal to Its Mama Quiz