Shar Pei
Chinese Shar-Pei
The Shar-Pei is a medium-sized, muscular breed from China, renowned for its loose, wrinkled skin and distinctive “hippopotamus” face. Loyal, calm, and independent, it requires consistent socialization, gentle training, and regular exercise to maintain musculoskeletal health and balanced, reliable behavior
FCI Group
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs
AKC Group
Non-Sporting
TKC Group
Utility
Country of Origin
CN
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Other Breed-Specific Considerations
Skeletal and Muscular
Autoimmune and Allergies
Respiratory
Other Genetic Testing
Reproductive
Test Relevances
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
Strong Relevance
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) ADAMTS17
Strong Relevance
Periodic Fever Syndrome
Some Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) ADAMTS10
No Evidence
Spongy Degeneration with Cerebella Ataxia Subtype 1, KCNJ10-related
No Evidence
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