Why do Shar-Peis have so many wrinkles?
Wrinkle Armor
Why do Shar-Peis have so many wrinkles?
Look at a Shar-Pei puppy and you'll see a dog absolutely drowning in wrinkles — folds cascading down its face, rolling over its back, bunching up around its legs like it's wearing a velvet suit ten sizes too big. Why on earth does this breed look like it raided a wrinkle factory?
The answer lives in ancient China, about two thousand years ago, where Shar-Peis were bred to be guard dogs and, occasionally, fighting dogs. Farmers needed dogs that could protect livestock from predators and intruders — dogs tough enough to face down a wild boar or a wolf.
