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    Last Updated: 07/05/2025

    Shar Pei Complete Breed Guide

    Want to know more about the ancient Shar Pei breed? Take a look at our Vet-written guide.

    Author: Dr Maree Monaghan BVSc (Hons)

    Reading Time: 54 minutes - long read

         

    Breed size:

    Place of origin:

    Intelligence:

    Medium

    China

    High

    Breed group:

    Energy level:

    Weight range:

    Non-sporting

    Medium

    Male: 25 to 29kg, Female: 18 to 25kg

    Life expectancy:

    Tendency to bark:

    Height range:

    9 to 11 years

    Medium

    46 to 51cm

    Drool factor:

    Ease of training:

    Coat type:

    Medium

    Low

    Short, coarse

    Shedding factor:

    Overall grooming needs:

    Colours:

    Low

    Low

    All solid colours e.g. black, red, fawn, cream except white