The shar pei is a short-coated medium-sized breed of dog, renowned for its excessively wrinkled skin.

Shar Peis are devoted and loyal family pets and can get along well with older children given the right socialisation. We wouldn't recommend getting a Shar Pei if you have younger children as they can be such independent dogs who prefer to do their own thing at times (which young children might not understand).

$800–$2,000+ Finding a purebred Chinese Shar-Pei from a breeder will be somewhat easier but much more expensive. At a minimum, you can expect to spend around $800 for a puppy, but prices can shoot well beyond $2,000 if the puppy has show-quality traits.

The expected average lifespan for Shar-Pei is 8-12 years. However, even though this is the typical life expectancy, many factors can affect these numbers. It is also worth noting that you can find Shar-Pei in two different looks.